Art / Craft

Glass from the Past: A Visit to the Hirota Glass Japanese Glass Museum

Voyagez dans le temps au musée du verre Hirota, où l'héritage du verre japonais vintage prend vie.

Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space

Meet Yamada Yoshiaki, a master of Kutani ware painting whose intricate sketches blend nature's beauty with blank space.

Waves and Ripples: Beautiful Gifts Reflecting Water's Grace

Explore Japanese gifts inspired by water's beauty, featuring wave-patterned plates, serene fish tumblers, and more.

From Kiln to Counter: Myousen Toubou at Shuzen Sameshima

Découvrez comment la vaisselle de Myousen Toubou rehausse l'harmonie entre la cuisine japonaise et la présentation au Shuzen Sameshima.

Nishikata Hiroshi : l'expertise de l'industrie de la joaillerie au service de l'innovation Tsuiki

Discover how Nishikata Hiroshi blends jewelry expertise with traditional tsuiki metal craftsmanship at Seigado.

The Crafting Secrets of Chawanmushi Bowls

Discover Tasei Kiln's chawanmushi bowls, their seasonal designs, expert craftsmanship, and role in Japanese dining.

Tsujii Musashi: Crafting Earth's Bounty through Farming and Pottery

Meet artisan Tsujii Musashi, who incorporates motifs from his farmstead lifestyle into his Mino ware pottery pieces.

Set for Summer: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets

Découvrez les derniers services de table Musubi Mono pour l'été. Découvrez le savoir-faire artisanal de chaque pièce soigneusement sélectionnée.

Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande

Explore the Toguri Museum, known for its beautiful collection of Hizen porcelain, including Imari and Nabeshima ware.

Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities

Meet Kutani ware artisan Fukushima Reiko, who combines modern styles with traditional red akae-saibyo painting techniques.

Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki

Learn about tsuiki from master craftsman Nishikata Ryota, who creates intricate metal pieces in the pursuit of perfection.

Nô et Kabuki : un aperçu des arts du spectacle traditionnels japonais

Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins, tips, theaters and more.

Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance

Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his exciting vision for the future.

Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware

At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique glazes.

De l'écorce à la beauté : les points de vue des artisans Kabazaiku

Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI

Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.