traditional crafts

Kintsugi and the Art of Embracing Imperfection: Suezaki Hiroki’s Vision for Artisan Renewal CULTURE | Aug 19, 2026

Komiya Yasumasa: The Evolving Artistry of a Timeless Japanese Dyeing TraditionCULTURE | Feb 26, 2026

Tenugui: Traditional Japanese Hand TowelsJAPAN LIFE | Jul 10, 2025

Janome Snake’s Eye Umbrellas: Japan’s Bamboo and Paper TraditionJAPAN LIFE | Jun 11, 2025

Murose Kazumi: The Light Fantastic of LacquerCULTURE | Mar 31, 2025

Tsuchiya Yoshinori: Nature’s Pure ColorsCULTURE | Nov 21, 2024

Ōsumi Yukie: The Brilliance of MetalworkingCULTURE | Oct 16, 2024

Yachimun no Sato: Home of Traditional Okinawan CeramicsCULTURE | Apr 8, 2022

How Traditional Metalworker Nousaku Created a Unique BrandINSIGHT | Jan 27, 2020

The Delicate and Graceful World of Kyoto Bamboo CraftTRAVEL | Jul 23, 2018

Maruwaka Hirotoshi: Seeking a Future for Green Tea and Japanese CultureCULTURE | Jul 23, 2018

The Nature-Inspired Beauty of Kanazawa’s Kimono Prints (Video)TRAVEL | Jun 22, 2018

A Master in Red Clay: Ceramic Artist Itō Sekisui VCULTURE | May 11, 2018

Sesson Fans: A Cool Breath of TraditionCULTURE | Feb 7, 2018

Under the Eye of the Snake: Beautiful, Durable Umbrellas Made of Mino “Washi”CULTURE | Jan 26, 2018

Nishijima “Washi”: Transforming Old Fibers into Specialty Art PaperCULTURE | Jan 15, 2018

The World of “Washi”: Paper that Lasts a Thousand YearsCULTURE | Jan 3, 2018

Tea and Sake Copperware by Gyokusendō: Combining Tradition and InnovationCULTURE | Oct 12, 2017