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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.

Gilded Lines and Expanding Forms: The Work of Ishitomi Shunjiro
Explore the Kutani ware art of Ishitomi Shunjiro, where black lines, gold detailing, and rhythmic designs are reimagined.

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.

Desentrañando "Jardines Zen": El Arte de la Serenidad Japonesa
Descubre el arte de los "jardines zen", donde la naturaleza, la filosofía y la tradición moldean espacios para la reflexión y la paz.

Pasión silenciosa en cada pincelada: La maestría de Satomi Toshitaka
Aprende sobre Satomi Toshitaka, un artesano de la cerámica Mikawachi cuya pasión y delicado trabajo con el pincel llevan siglos de tradición.

De Francia a Japón: el viaje culinario transfronterizo de un chef
Descubre el viaje del Chef Victor Emmanuel desde la alta cocina francesa hasta la creación de cocina japonesa de lujo y sushi.





