He came to Japan to study poetry but was enchanted by pottery ... Recovery also needs to start with regional assistance for areas that are defined by the crafts made there for centuries. Once we can ...

Yamagata–based travel specialist The Hidden Japan has launched a new collection of multi-day tours showcasing local crafts ...

The art of chasen- making, crucial for the Japanese tea ceremony, started in the 16th century under Murata Juko, who ...

Japan-based writer Ally Hongo finds treasured stories and lessons from Japan's craft masters and contemporary makers. In the age of glorifying perfection, a group of Japanese craftsmen remind us ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Each of these Japanese art forms has been passed down for generations.From amezaiku, which is candy, and sampuru, which are fake food samples, to wagasa umbrellas ...

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Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to ...

This episode focuses on new strategies being employed to make traditional Japanese crafts more appealing to a broader range of consumers. *Subtitles and transcripts are available for video ...

SHIZUOKA--In a still fueled by cedar from nearby forests, Shizuoka Distillery, a leader in Japan’s new wave of independent whisky makers, crafts its spirits to tap into surging global demand.

Tanaka wanted to focus on crafts that persist in changing times. Tanaka Masami came up with the idea for the exhibition. "There are many different types of Japanese crafts and wonderful skills ...