Crafts

Kihachijo

Kihachijo (黄八丈) is a silk textile produced on Hachijojima island, Tokyo, desi...

July 13, 2026

Tsugaru-nuri

Tsugaru-nuri (津軽塗) is a lacquerware produced in the Tsugaru region of Hirosak...

July 13, 2026

Iga Kumihimo

Learn how Iga Kumihimo silk cords are dyed, prepared, and braided on traditio...

July 13, 2026

Hikone Butsudan

Hikone Butsudan (彦根仏壇) is a category of gold Buddhist altar (kin-butsudan) pr...

July 13, 2026

Edo Komon

Edo Komon (江戸小紋) is a stencil-dyed textile produced in Tokyo, with origins in...

July 08, 2026

Kamo Kiri Tansu

Kamo Kiri Tansu (加茂桐箪笥) is a paulownia chest of drawers produced in and aroun...

July 08, 2026

Ushikubi-tsumugi

Ushikubi Tsumugi is a tsumugi (pongee) textile produced mainly in the Shirami...

July 08, 2026

Takaoka Shikki

Takaoka Shikki (高岡漆器) is a category of Japanese lacquerware produced in Takao...

July 08, 2026

Sakai Uchihamono

Sakai Uchihamono (堺打刃物) is a metalwork craft produced in Sakai City, Osaka Ci...

July 08, 2026