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Yame paper lantern, a traditional Japanese craft, translucent lantern body
Origin of Paper Lantern: Made from Single Bamboo Stick to Form Yame Lantern

Yame paper lantern has more than 200 years of history. It has beautiful translucent lantern [...]

07
Sep
Tosa cutlery, a traditional Japanese craft, a survival knife
Amazing Tosa Cutlery Made By Craftsmen Having Perfect Commands of Fire

The making process of Tosa Cutlery is called “free forging”. Craftsmen literally form shape “freely” [...]

07
Sep
Art framing and repair techniques, a Japanese craftsmanship, repaired wall roll
Celebrating Art Born in the Thousand-Year Capital: The Preservation and Exhibition of Kyoto’s Priceless Works

In the hopes of at once displaying and preserving the papers and fabrics of Kyoto’s [...]

07
Sep
Tosa Washi Japanese paper, a traditional craft, very thin Washi
The Thinnest Washi Japanese Paper – Tosa Washi and Its Attractiveness

A famous Samurai Ryoma Sakamoto was born in Tosa, current Kochi Prefecture. A traditional craft [...]

06
Sep
Tokuda Yasokichi Kutani Pottery, living national treasure, beautiful round dish
Shining Like a Star: How Tokuda Yasokichi Kutani Pottery Became Number One

A few weeks ago, we learned about the unique and historic tradition of Kutani pottery [...]

06
Sep
Marugame Uchiwa fans, a traditional Japanese craft, handcrafted fans by craftemen
The Number 1 Uchiwa Fans Made in Longing Island of Japan

Marugame Uchiwa fans are originally made for a souvenir for visitors to Kompira shrine. After [...]

06
Sep
Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock print art, making process of printing 1
How are Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints Made? The Secret behind Japan’s Most Famous Art

Continuing our series on Japanese art and the Ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, this article will [...]

05
Sep
Kagawa lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, signature products
Most Colorful Lacquerware in Japan: Kagawa Lacquerware

An unique aspect of Kagawa lacquerware is their variety of colors and patterns. Kagawa lacquerware [...]

05
Sep
Ohzu Washi japanese paper, a traditional craft, artistic products of Washi
Innovation of High Grade “Taishu Washi” Japanese Paper – How They Are Used Today?

What is Ohzu Washi Japanese Paper? (Image: ozuwashi.co.jp) Ohzu Washi made in Ehime prefecture has [...]

05
Sep
Awa Washi japanese paper, a traditional craft, paper under lighting
Surprisingly, Got 36,000 Likes! On Young and Energetic Awa Washi Brand

A big difference on Awa washi Japanese paper is there. Different from other Washi papers [...]

04
Sep