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The Aesthetics of the Written Character in Japanese Crafts

From auspicious 福 to hidden ashide poetry, explore how characters become decoration and meaning in Japanese crafts.

Tamura Seito: Calligraphy on Kutani Ware, Connecting Across Time

The fourth-generation practitioner of Kutani mohitsu saiji, Tamura Seito paints waka poems in micro calligraphy on glazed porcelain.

A Late Summer Afternoon at the Table

Five simple dishes, one slow afternoon. Blue-and-white porcelain, glass, and Bizen ware hold the last flavors of summer.