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Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature: Yamaura Saori

Explore the quiet beauty of Yamaura Saori’s hand-shaped ceramics, inspired by nature, daily life, and white glaze.

Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo

Discover Mino Shodo’s expressive ink paintings of bamboo, capturing the spirit of nature through traditional brushwork.

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.

Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito

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

The Artistry of Nakazato Ichiro: Elegance Born at the Fingertips

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

Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware

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

Meeting the Master of Raised Maki-e: Where Gold and Artistry Shine as Wajima Lacquerware

Discover Yamanoshita Akihiro’s raised maki-e lacquer art, crafted with precision, skill, and deep Wajima tradition.

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.

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.

Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi

Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period ships and Japan’s seas.

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled

Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.

Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty

Mitsui Tatsuya bridges past and present, preserving Kutani ware's legacy through vibrant ko-Kutani overglaze painting.