Gyoda, a sleepy town in Saitama, has been making tabi socks for centuries. It now offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the craft in workshops.
With tourism booming in Japan, we visited our favorite stationery destination Ginza Itoya to hear from the ground why travelers have been so eager to come...
The prized Echigo Joufu cloth for summer kimono — a beautiful collaboration between craftsmen and nature — actually hails from one of Japan's snowiest regions.
HOSOO opened its first international showroom in Milan, showing the world that tradition and innovation are complementary forces that give rise to masterpieces.
Yusan-bako was a booming part of Tokushima’s culture until urban lifestyles became popular. Now in a revival, they are being filled with creative treats and sweets...
The government’s Takumi Project will train new craftsmen to create, repair, and carry Japan’s cultural heritage into future generations. Action is urgently needed.
“If you want an example of how crafts can be successfully incorporated into a modern setting, I think that the Hyatt Centric Kanazawa Hotel is a...
From swordmaking to modern knives, Japanese pottery, wooden chests, paper making, and more — learn from Japanese artisans themselves.
Photo Credit: © PR Times, Inc. Hey One Piece fans! If you're looking for something which stands out from your typical anime merchandise, then take a...
Many people of our generation might not have even been familiar with it before 2020, but the traditional half-mermaid and half-bird yokai (supernatural monster) Amabie...
Japanese bamboo art has become a hot sensation overseas, although in Japan such works are viewed more commonly as crafts or items of practical use....
In a world where big businesses are growing bigger and more alienated from the local community, Panasonic is going against the tide....
