Toshikatsu Nishimura

Kyoto Craftsman Pursuing Contemporary Lacquer WorkPhoto by Yuya Hoshino

A group of young sword smiths who create swords in the form of people’s thoughts and prayers

Textile artisan in Tango who created ribbon weaving.

Toyama-based craftsperson producing luxury wood screens using the kumiko technique.

A laquerware artist who finds inspiration in the mysterious spirituality that underpins the technology of an artwork.