Crafts

Ryukyu Glass

Ryukyu glass (琉球ガラス, also written 琉球硝子 or referred to as Okinawa glass / 沖縄ガラ...

June 25, 2026

Kyo Ningyo

Kyo Ningyo (京人形) is a category of dolls produced in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. ...

June 25, 2026

Kaga Yuzen

Kaga Yuzen (加賀友禅) is a dyeing technique within the Japanese dyed textiles tra...

June 25, 2026

Tosa Washi

Tosa Washi (土佐和紙) is a washi produced in Kochi Prefecture (formerly Tosa Prov...

June 25, 2026

Kumano Fude

Kumano Fude (熊野筆) is a stationery craft — specifically a range of calligraphy...

June 24, 2026

Nishijin-ori

Nishijin-ori (西陣織) is a collective name for pre-dyed woven textiles produced ...

June 24, 2026

Takaoka Douki

Takaoka Douki (高岡銅器) is a metalwork produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefectu...

June 24, 2026

Nagoya Butsudan

Nagoya Butsudan (名古屋仏壇) is a Buddhist home altar produced in Nagoya, Aichi Pr...

June 23, 2026

Satsuma Kiriko

Satsuma Kiriko (薩摩切子) is a cut glass (kiriko) produced in Kagoshima, Kagoshim...

June 23, 2026