Crafts

Akazu-yaki

Akazu-yaki (赤津焼) is a ceramics tradition produced in the Akazu district, loca...

Jul 31, 2026

Ashikaga-ori

Explore Ashikaga-ori and Ashikaga Meisen: the silk-weaving history, hogushi-o...

Jul 31, 2026

Satsuma-yaki: White and Black Ceramics of Kagoshima

Explore Satsuma-yaki from Kagoshima: its contrasting white and black wares, K...

Jul 31, 2026

Kiryu-ori

Kiryu-ori (桐生織) is a silk textile produced in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, w...

Jul 31, 2026

Shoudai-yaki

Shoudai-yaki (小代焼) is a ceramic ware produced in the northern part of Kumamot...

Jul 31, 2026

Kyo Kodo

Discover Kyoto kodo incense ceremony tools, how monko works, essential utensi...

Jul 31, 2026

Tama-ori

Tama-ori is a silk textile produced mainly in Hachioji City, Tokyo (Tama regi...

Jul 31, 2026

Honba Amami Oshima-tsumugi

Explore Honba Amami Oshima Tsumugi: its mud-dyeing, shimebata resist process,...

Jul 30, 2026

Owari Shippo

Owari Shippo (尾張七宝) is a type of cloisonné ware (shippo-yaki) produced in Ama...

Jul 30, 2026