Crafts

1000+ year heritage, for the present.

Makers, materials and methods carrying Japan's craft traditions into modern life.

Kamakurabori: 800 Years of Samurai Art & Urushi
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Kamakurabori: 800 Years of Samurai Art & Urushi

Just one hour by train…
Japanese Beer Glass “Geek Glass”: 300 Years of Craftsmanship
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Japanese Beer Glass “Geek Glass”: 300 Years of Craftsmanship

The Ultimate Vessel fo…
Japanese Pottery Types: 20 Famous Styles and How to Tell Them Apart
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Japanese Pottery Types: 20 Famous Styles and How to Tell Them Apart

Japanese pottery is no…
Beginner’s Guide to Warosoku: How to Use Japanese Candles
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Beginner’s Guide to Warosoku: How to Use Japanese Candles

A soft, wavering light…
Sori Yanagi: A Design Philosophy Shaped by Hand
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Sori Yanagi: A Design Philosophy Shaped by Hand

What if the simple, ev…
Have You Heard of Warosoku? The Story of the “Breathing” Japanese Candle
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Have You Heard of Warosoku? The Story of the “Breathing” Japanese Candle

Do you use a candle in…