Crafts

Nagasaki Bekko

Learn the history and heat-pressing technique of Nagasaki Bekko, how to ident...

Jul 23, 2026

Tatami

Tatami (畳) is a traditional Japanese flooring material produced in regions in...

Jul 22, 2026

Iwayado Tansu

Iwayado Tansu is a type of chest of drawers (tansu) produced in Esashi, Oshu ...

Jul 22, 2026

Yaeyama Jofu

Yaeyama Jofu (八重山上布) is a type of linen textile ( asa-orimono ) classified as...

Jul 22, 2026

Tamba-tachikui-yaki

Tamba Tachikui-yaki (丹波立杭焼) is a ceramics tradition produced near the Imada d...

Jul 22, 2026

Marugame Uchiwa

Marugame uchiwa (丸亀うちわ) are traditional round fans produced in Marugame City,...

Jul 22, 2026

Seki Hamono

Explore Seki Hamono, the 800-year blade-making tradition of Seki, Gifu, from ...

Jul 22, 2026

Hidehira-nuri

Hidehira-nuri takes its name from the Hiraizumi region of Iwate Prefecture, a...

Jul 22, 2026

Yame Washi

Discover Yame Washi handmade paper, its long kozo fibers, sheet-making proces...

Jul 22, 2026