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6 ‘Tohoku Crafts’ Perfect as Japanese Souvenirs: Japanese Craftsmanship is Amazing!

Japan's Tohoku region is full of traditional crafts that have been passed down since ancient times. This is because of the region's development of craftwork as a side job during th...

The Craft of Kawai Kanjira: Locating Truth and Beauty in Japanese Folk Pottery

On the 100th anniversary of the Japanese mingei movement, New York’s Japan Society puts on the first U.S. retrospective of the influential folk potter.

Artisans continue Edo fishing rod craft

TOKYO >> In an ukiyo-e (woodblock print) by Utagawa Hiroshige titled “Edo Meisho Shiki no Nagame, Ryogoku Natsu no Yukei” (Famous view of Edo in four seasons: summer evening...

‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'

In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.

The ‘Craft x Tech Tokai Project 2026 Tokyo Exhibition’, a collaboration between six production areas across the three pr...

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single-stem vases reinterpret number 1 through porcelain, bronze, and wood

three japanese craft traditions reinterpret the single form through hasami porcelain, takaoka bronze, and yakumo wood carving. The post single-stem vases reinterpret number 1 throu...

Tajima Industries and Hiromasa Fukaji Present “HANAITO” — A New Graphic Expression Through Embroidery Machines

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Souvenirs made of recycled acrylic popular with tourists

TOKYO >> Three capsule trinkets, including a key chain depicting Mount Fuji, are proving popular with visitors to Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fuji- yoshida, Yamanashi prefectu...

hardware store finds, craft, and yellow-and-black hazard stripes collide in hacienda okazaki

the collection de-romanticizes the ‘shokunin’ (master craftsman) cliché, celebrating the mundane over the immaculate aesthetic image of japan often portrayed in western media. The...

(2026) 18 Stories You Can Carry Home: Immersive Cultural Experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka

What if the most precious treasure of your journey wasn’t something you “bought” off a shelf, but something you breathed life into with your own hands? By touching the soul of Japa...

ouka transforms a century old house into a stayable gallery of japanese woodcarving craft

wood, brass, and porcelain establish a layered material palette. The post ouka transforms a century old house into a stayable gallery of japanese woodcarving craft appeared first o...

Sake Brewer Dassai Features Art in Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi Store

The temporary shop at the flagship department store in Tokyo showcases artworks expressing the essence of sake brewing as felt by artists who visited Dassai's brewery.

Craft Is Everywhere In Fashion Right Now, But At This Studio, It’s A Way Of Life.

As fashion and culture rediscover the value of the handmade amid digital overload, this Tanzanian social enterprise offers a more grounded perspective on what craft really means.

Korea's traditional arts and crafts find new life in Bukchon

In the narrow, climbing alleys of Bukchon, where the heavy tiled roofs of traditional hanok houses frame the skyline of modern Seoul, visitors are increasingly being invited to do...

Yuzuru Hinaiji × Belles Fleurs Ginza Special Exhibition — An Installation Combining Driftwood Sculpture and Preserved Fl...

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Beautiful Japanese Beaded Jewelry and Other Making PDF Guides

Many of us love the Japanese esthetic - beautiful and often simple stunning designs. Be sure to check out the numerous PDF book guides from SunsetCuriosity.  Currently on sale! Boo...

An Omani Artisan weaving tradition into modern design

In Oman’s cultural landscape, traditional crafts hold deep historical and social significance. Among these, weaving stands as one of the most expressive forms of heritage, carrying...

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Japanese Food Craftsman: Why Young Craftsmen Are Flocking to Japans Most Unique Knife Workshop

I got sucked into this one.  An interesting look look at a higher volume Japanese producer, that isn’t full factory production.

Yamagata Sake (山形の酒)

Yamagata sake is a Tohoku regional style known for fruity aroma, clean texture, and careful cold-climate brewing. The prefecture has built a strong reputation around Ginjo, Junmai...

Loewe Announces Winners of the Grand Prize and Special Prize for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026

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See How a 350-Year-Old Brewery Makes Sake the Hard Way

In Japan, the Terada Honke brewery holds fast to tradition: wild yeast, ancient songs, and a mixture of muscle and finesse.

Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this

Traditional details make this a gift to remember. One of the real pleasures of travelling around Japan is buying local gourmet foods as souvenirs. Enjoying them once you’ve returne...

Build a Wa-Style Knife Handle

This octagonal Japanese knife handle is a beautiful upgrade to an old or new blade. The post Build a Wa-Style Knife Handle appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers...