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【What is the true value of traditional Japanese crafts?】 What do you usually find value in? Many people perceive value when they buy something with a high price tag. Of course, I do too. When I pay a lot of money for something that I w...

【Mino Yaki shows a lot of expressions with color, figures and outlook】   Mino yaki, also called Mino Ceramic Ware, is the general term for ceramics produced in the eastern part of Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture). It include...

【Otani ware represents Japanese traditional Crafts as utensil】 You want to decorate your table with stylish tableware, don't you? If so, how about Otani ware? Mugs, plates, spoons, and other items made with this traditional Japanese cr...

【Japanese kitchen knives born From Japanese swords】 We often hear from foreign people that “Japanese kitchen knives are as sharp as Japanese swords”. We embrace their expression to the quality of Japanese knives’ manufacturing technolo...

【】 Mino ware has a history of over 1300 years. This means that around 770 AD, this cultural and traditional craft was born. What was happening around the 8th century in the history of your country? It seems like a very long time ago wh...

【Traditional Japanese Sewing technics gives you ideal night and sleep】 In this article, I would like to convey the history and splendor of Japanese sewing technics through the introduction of premier nightgowns using traditional Japane...

【Wabi-Sabi is one of the most elusive Traditional Japanese concept】 What is the position of "gold" in your country? For many countries, it is valuable. Some people think of gold as an investment, while others see it as a real asset. In...

【Mikawachi Yaki has Unique History and Features different from other crafts】 Mikawachi ware began in Sasebo, Nagasaki in the 1600s. It was originally intended as a dedication to the Edo shogunate, and in the 17th century, it became an ...

【Kanazawa Gold-Leaf, one of the most aureate traditional Japanese crafts】 Do you know that there is an area in Japan that produces gold leaf like no other? It is called Kaga(now Kanazawa city), and it is located in Ishikawa Prefecture ...

【Why dragons immersing into Japanese Culture?】 Each country has its own symbolic objects, such as animals and plants, that are considered lucky charms. Japan is no exception to this rule. Especially in Japan, there are many different k...