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Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Workshop
Explore the grace of Raku ware, born from firelight for the tea ceremony, its history, philosophy, and living craftsmanship in Kyoto.

Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath
Meet maki-e artist Kinuyo Hariya and discover the story behind her maneki neko, made from lacquer and gold.

Hori Toshiro: The Living Legacy of Shino and Setoguro Teaware
Learn how Hori Toshiro became a master of ceramic teaware and his mission to keep traditional Mino pottery alive today.

Nishikata Ryota: Forging Beauty in Motion
Learn more about Nishikata Ryota’s rare tsuiki metalwork, crafted with precision and sculptural beauty.

Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.

Workshop Visit: Behind the Scenes at Baizan Kiln
Step inside Baizan Kiln, makers of Tobe ware with bold blue arabesques. See how they create pieces behind the scenes.

Fukushima Kazuhiro: At the Crossroads of Tradition and the Avant-Garde
Step inside Fukushima Kazuhiro’s studio, where Iga clay, fire, and shimmering vidro glaze meet daring forms.

Kidoguchi Yoshio: A Painter of Light, in Gold and Shadow
Kanazawa gold leaf artisan Kidoguchi Yoshio blends light, shadow, and tradition into timeless expressions of beauty.

Artist Interview: Ohigashi Alyne’s Journey of Creation
Ohigashi Alyne transforms memories of sea and soil into botanical Tobe ware, blending resilience, nature, and artistic vision.

Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki
Maki-e artist Hariya Masayuki fuses tradition and acrylic, creating natsume tea containers of shimmering beauty.

Porcelain Botanicals: The Natural Textures of Ohigashi Alyne
Step inside the lush atelier of Tobe ware artist Ohigashi Alyne, where porcelain blooms into fantastical forms.

Caroline’s Table: The Story Behind Pickled Plum
Chef and blogger Caroline shares her journey through Pickled Plum, a beloved site for recipes, heartfelt stories, and cultural flavor.

Unraveling "Zen Gardens": The Art of Japanese Serenity
Discover the artistry of "Zen gardens," where nature, philosophy, and tradition shape spaces for reflection and peace.

Quiet Passion in Every Brushstroke: The Artistry of Satomi Toshitaka
Learn about Satomi Toshitaka, a Mikawachi ware craftsman whose passion and refined brushwork carry centuries of tradition.

France to Japan: A Chef’s Cross-Border Culinary Journey
Discover Chef Victor Emmanuel’s journey from French fine dining to crafting luxury Japanese cuisine and sushi.

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.





