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With woodblock prints, the Roadside Gallery coaxes passersby into a new world

With woodblock prints, the Roadside Gallery coaxes passersby into a new world

From Edogawabashi Station, cross the Kanda River and walk for 7-8 minutes. Peac...

Going Beyond the Constraints of Industries to Share New Values

Going Beyond the Constraints of Industries to Share New Values

Kimoto Glass Tokyo’s “Sake Glass Selection” contains various types of glasses b...

Bringing<i>Noren</i>into the Future with New Perspectives

BringingNoreninto the Future with New Perspectives

Since times of old, Japan has used shop curtains called “noren” to partition ro...

As a craftsman and trader, he offers “quality knives”. What idea lies behind the blade of the craftsman “Ubukeya” and what connection does the owner have with his accessory?

As a craftsman and trader, he offers “quality knives”. What idea lies behind the blad...

Manual labor and tranquility are two sides of the same coin. Added to that, cra...

The<i>kumihimo</i>has always been highly appreciated, it symbolizes connection and respect, as well as “usefulness” and “beauty”. The deep traditional beauty of Japan is visible in the braid of “Ryukobo” and conveys this imaginary.

Thekumihimohas always been highly appreciated, it symbolizes connection and respect, as ...

The “kumihimo” is woven with great respect for the wearer. The two ...

“Hanashyo” passes on the heritage of the<i>Edo Kiriko</i>, with its colorful and delicate patterns, and makes them its own. What is this charm that has enriched the daily life of individuals from ancient times to the present day, this ”artistic craftsmanship” that blends into the everyday life?

“Hanashyo” passes on the heritage of theEdo Kiriko, with its colorful and del...

The Hirose dyeing factory has succeeded in hand-crafting the Japanese Edo Komon pattern, which refers to the Japanese aesthetic concept called “Iki”. So what is the “world of little beauty” that people have loved since ancient times?

The Hirose dyeing factory has succeeded in hand-crafting the Japanese Edo Komon pattern, which re...

The craftsmanship has been nourished by various constraints. It is a story of a...

“Kyougen” has inherited the skills of the iconic master. The unique virtue of Japan, immutable, is expressed in the family crests (Kamon).

“Kyougen” has inherited the skills of the iconic master. The unique virtue of Japan, ...

Unlike Western emblems, which are painted as they are, Japanese emblems (Kamon)...

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