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Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Works

Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Workshop

Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Works
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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: Mastery of Black and White Teaware
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

Nishikata Ryota: Forging Beauty in Motion

Learn more about Nishikata Ryota’s rare tsuiki metalwork, crafted with precision and sculptural beauty.

Komatsu Shigeo: A Painter of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Food / Dining

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
CultureTravel

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
Art / Craft

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
Food / DiningTravel

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
CultureArt / CraftTravel

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.