
Before I knew it, I was going for a textile dyeing artist – Sarasa Kino
Traditional Crafts
One day, I visited an exhibition held at Sesshinin in Hakata. I was not expecting to see dyeing products, but it caught my atte.....continue
01.12.2020

The environment had a significant impact on my life – Shofu Koyama
Arts
I had an opportunity to talk to a calligraphy artist, Shofu Koyama. I asked why she decided to pursue the path and where her pa.....continue
23.10.2020

Discovered the depth of brush, ink, and Washi (Traditional Japanese paper) – Kaoru Goto
Arts
I met Kaoru Goto, a Bokuga (An ink painting) artist, about ten years ago. At that time, she was a Kirie (The art of paper cutti.....continue
30.09.202023.10.2020

Let’s make your own face mask at home
Life
I always wear face mask and take pocket tissue papers everywhere I go during hay fever season. When I go to the grocery s.....continue
04.04.202030.09.2020

Ikkanbari, one of quite unique traditional techniques in Japan
Traditional Crafts
One of my friends showed me a unique bag which was covered with kimono cloths and washi. That was my first encounter with Ikkan.....continue
27.03.202030.09.2020

j cocomo’s urushi lacquer tableware has very contemporary feel.
Traditional Crafts
"What kind of image do you have of urushi lacquerware? " If I had asked this question to other Japanese people, most of them wo.....continue
10.03.202030.09.2020