Rakunyu
Yoshimura Rakunyū III is one of the very few makers of the well-known Rakuware pottery…
Makoto
Makoto is a ceramic artist who derives inspiration from the natural landscape and who uses…
Kotaro
Since their founding in the mid-1800s, Hiyoshiya has been guided by the mission of breathing…
Motoyuki
One of the most prominent copperware manufacturers in the renowned Tsubame-Sanjo area.
Yasuhiko
Creating a modern lifestyle with traditional hand-weaving techniques.
Mitsuru
A First-Class-certified tatami craftsman based in Kyoto.
Osamu
This company has been lovingly growing Kitayama cedar trees for more than 130 years.
Kyoji
Pioneering a new form of textile that integrates natural materials such as silk, sea shells,…
Takahiro
Creating beautiful tools that combine tradition and innovation in perfect harmony.
Takeshi
Engraving specialist for custom-made, Yuzen-dyed fabrics.
Michihito
Shochu distiller in a region known for its rice, clear water and 500-year history of…
Yasuna
Brewer of handmade Kuma rice shochu in Kyushu.
Keisuke
Kyoto-based producer of bags and traditional Kyo-ningyo dolls.
Kazuya
Maker of copper-tin alloy orin, or Buddhist altar bells.
Akihiko
Kanazawa-based artist specializing in lacquer work.
Hitoshi
Craftsman who produces a dye from the purple dayflower, used in the
Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique.
Yukio
Ceramics kiln in Komatsu specializing in Kutani overglaze enameling.
Koji
Innovative copper casting and coloring in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.
Shoko
A laquerware artist who finds inspiration in the mysterious spirituality that underpins the technology of…
Nobuo
Toyama-based craftsperson producing luxury wood screens using the kumiko technique.
Toru
Textile artisan in Tango who created ribbon weaving.
Tomoki
A group of young sword smiths who create swords in the form of people’s thoughts…
Keiko
Kyoto Craftsman Pursuing Contemporary Lacquer WorkPhoto by Yuya Hoshino
