Category Archives: Japanese Traditional Crafts

craftsmen are making Nara writing brush for Japanese calligraphy or shodo
Nara Writing Brush: Origin of Japanese Brush Making

Nara is the place where writing brush making is started in Japan. The existing oldest [...]

16
Oct
Suzuka colored sumi ink, product vatiations
Suzuka Sumi Ink: Only One Japanese Traditional Crafts of Colored Ink

Sumi ink is a Japanese traditional ink mainly used for Shodo Japanese calligraphy writings. Sumi [...]

15
Oct
Kyo Yuzen Kimono fabric, a Japanese traditional craft, details of pattern 1
History of Kyō-yūzen: Japan’s Most Famous Kimono Design

When I say the word kimono, what comes to you mind? Deep, basic coloured robes [...]

14
Oct
Japanese kitchen knife, Sakai Norimasa
How To Find The Sharpest Japanese Kitchen Knife

As the popularity of Japanese knives spreads around the world, the number of brands and [...]

05
Oct
Sharpest Japanese chef knives, making beef stew
Top 3 Benefits of Super Sharp Japanese Kitchen Knives

Besides improving your speed and efficiency in the kitchen, what does the world-class sharpness of [...]

04
Oct
new idea product of using Kimono, boxes
Top 5 Kimono Patterns and Fabrics and Their Innovative New Uses!

Kimono fabrics aren’t all created equal. Neither are the patterns Japanese artisans carefully dye into [...]

30
Sep
Masamune Date, a famous Japanese samurai, act
Famous Japanese Samurai Armor: Features of Date Masamune’s Armor

Interested in Japanese samurai? Can’t get enough of the tales, legends, books, and movies about [...]

29
Sep
Mino washi ballpoint pens
Mino Waishi Pens of Sale: Traditional Japanese Arts and Crafts in a Modern Design

Did you know that the famous Mino Washi Japanese paper of Gifu, Japan is now [...]

27
Sep
another celebrity owner of Japanese sword
7 Celebrity Japanese Sword Owners and 4 Tips for Buying Your Own

UFC President Dana White bought a 400-year old Japanese sword this year for $69,000. Interestingly, [...]

26
Sep
arts and crafts in Japan, especially Hyogo prefecture, location
Japan, A Country of Art: Hyogo Prefecture’s best Arts & Crafts

Known mainly for its the seaside port city of Kobe, Hyogo prefecture is in fact [...]

24
Sep