Art / Craft

The Secret Behind the Beauty of the Japanese Sword

Young swordsmiths in Kyoto revive Japanese katana-making. Discover their craft, tradition, and bold new vision.

Der Kutani-Ware-Handwerker Yamamoto Choza verbindet traditionelle Techniken mit aktuellen Trends, um Sometsuke-Meisterwerke zu schaffen.

Visit Japan’s top pottery markets in 2025. Find handcrafted tableware, meet artisans, and uncover rare ceramic treasures.

Explore the story behind Nakamura Toshito's ceramic paintings, with his latest work embodying nature's quiet tranquility.

Uncover the mystery of Yohen Tenmoku, a lost ceramic art of cosmic beauty, revived by Dobuchi Yoshiaki.

Enter the fiery heart of noborigama, stepped kilns where flames and ash forge ceramics in a fusion of art and science.

At Le Sanpei Kiln, 14th-generation master Kanagae Sanbei keeps Arita ware’s traditions alive with a rare climbing kiln.

Japanese flower containers, from tea ceremony traditions to modern art, take center stage at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum.

Discover how Rosanjin’s philosophy shaped Japanese plating, plus expert tips from Michelin-starred chef Nakajima Sadaharu.

Discover Kyoto’s pottery at Tosen Kiln’s vintage glazes and Touan’s revival of the rare yohen tenmoku technique.

Discover Kakinuma Toko's approach to Edo Kimekomi dolls, blending tradition with modern design and seasonal inspiration.

Learn more about how Tosen Kiln’s artisans revived the rare kyu-gosu pigment to craft bold, hand-painted dragon motifs.

Meet Nakazato Ichiro, whose chrysanthemum carvings continue the centuries-old Mikawachi ware legacy on white porcelain.

Explore the meaning of red in Japanese tableware, from lacquerware to Edo Kiriko, adding charm to joyful celebrations.

Learn about Bizen ware artisan Mori Toshiaki, and his unique forms, experimental firing, and a bold vision for the future.

Discover Tokyo hotels where art meets history. From serene gardens to cultural havens, enjoy a unique and luxurious stay.