Category Archives: Blog

Japanese Traditional Wood Carving Dolls, Kokeshi, product variations
Wood Carving Dolls, Very Popular Interior Object – Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi Doll

(Image: miyazaki-c.ed.jp) (Image: kagure.jp) (Image: Ryoji Tamura) (Image: Asahi Newspaper) What is Kokeshi doll? “Kokeshi [...]

30
Jun
Japanese lacquerware crafts, Johoji Lacquerware product, higher grade product
Simple and Premium. Lacquerware Made of Finest Lacquer for Everyday Use – Jōhōji Lacquerware

(Image: tadanosuke.jp)(Image: iwatekensan.co.jp)(Image: HamaZo) It might be an unfortunate news for fan of beautiful Japan [...]

29
Jun
Japanese lacquerware crafts, Hidehira Lacquerware, soup bowl with lid
Hidehira Lacquerware – Finest Lacquerware Originated in Powerful and Rich Nobleman

(Image: Iwate Sightseeing Association)(Image: tohoku.meti.go.jp)(Image: Edomon Style)(Image: r-tsushin.com)(Image: colocal.jp) OneHidehira lacquerware is made around in [...]

28
Jun
Japanese Iwayado Clothing Chest, opening drawers of a product example
The Most Gorgeous Decorated Drawers – Japanese Iwayado Chest

(Image: iwatekensan.co.jp) (Image: iwatekensan.co.jp) (Image: iwatekensan.co.jp) The Iwayado Clothing Chest is a traditional Japanese antique [...]

27
Jun
Tsugaru Lacquerware, a traditional Japanese crafts from Aomori, soup bowl
Tsugaru Lacquerware – The Greatest Masterpieces Craftsmen Created Taking Huge Amount of Time

(Image: ebisuyatsugarunuri.net) (Image: Aoyama Square) (Image: blog.goo.ne.jp)(Image: Tanaka Meisan) Tsugaru lacquerware is a lacquerware made [...]

26
Jun
Japanese crafts Nibutani Bark Cloth, product example front view
Traditional Clothes of Ainu People: Nibutani Bark Cloth

(Image: northerncross.co.jp) (Image: jimoto-b.com) (Image: northerncross.co.jp) (Image: Livedoor) Nibutani Bark Cloth’s specialty is that made [...]

22
Jun
product example, Japanese crafts Nibutani Ita round tray
Nibutani Ita Tray – Tradition of Ainu People Who Live With Gods

(Image: Japan Traditional Crafts Week) (Image: Rakuten) (Image: Rakuten) (Image: Aoyama Traditional Crafts Square) (Image: [...]

21
Jun
artistic Japanese lacquerware of bento box
Attraction of Japanese Lacquerware “Shikki”

(Image: GALLERY JAPAN)(Image: Jause)(Image: fujiantique.jp) One of the most amazing Japanese crafts items: Japanese lackquerware [...]

21
Jun
Edo togi, special sharpening method for japanese chef knives
Edo-Togi: Special Sharpening Technique Inherited by Few Craftsmen

There is a special sharpening technique called “Edo-togi grind”. In Edo-togi grind, each side of [...]

20
Jun
Three magnificent national treasures of Japan I want to introduce first
June 19, 2018

In Japan, most precious, cultural and historic properties are registered in national treasure to protect/preserve [...]