VILLAGE Report
[VILLAGE Report vol.15] One color gave rise to three crafts | Tokushima Prefecture
Awa indigo, Awa Shoai Shijira-ori, and Otani ware. These three are not separate crafts, but one connected story.
[VILLAGE Report vol.15] One color gave rise to three crafts | Tokushima Prefecture
Awa indigo, Awa Shoai Shijira-ori, and Otani ware. These three are not separate crafts, but one connected story.
[VILLAGE Report vol.14] 83 million a year, 90% of Japan’s total | Kagawa Prefecture
Marugame uchiwa fans produce 83 million pieces a year and hold a 90% national share. The industry spread because lower-ranking samurai made them as side work.
[VILLAGE Report vol.14] 83 million a year, 90% of Japan’s total | Kagawa Prefecture
Marugame uchiwa fans produce 83 million pieces a year and hold a 90% national share. The industry spread because lower-ranking samurai made them as side work.
[VILLAGE Report vol.13] The first in Japan among washi papers | Tottori Prefecture
Inshu washi was the first washi in Japan to be designated a national traditional craft. It has a history of about 1200 years.
[VILLAGE Report vol.13] The first in Japan among washi papers | Tottori Prefecture
Inshu washi was the first washi in Japan to be designated a national traditional craft. It has a history of about 1200 years.
[VILLAGE Report vol.12] Ended in 1925, returned in 1977 | Shimane Prefecture
Tatara ironmaking came to a complete stop in 1925. After a temporary wartime revival, it was brought back in 1977 for Japanese swords. Can something once lost be restored?
[VILLAGE Report vol.12] Ended in 1925, returned in 1977 | Shimane Prefecture
Tatara ironmaking came to a complete stop in 1925. After a temporary wartime revival, it was brought back in 1977 for Japanese swords. Can something once lost be restored?
[VILLAGE Report vol.11] No glaze applied | Okayama Prefecture
The greatest feature of Bizen ware is that it uses no glaze. With only clay, fire, and time, no two pieces have the same expression.
[VILLAGE Report vol.11] No glaze applied | Okayama Prefecture
The greatest feature of Bizen ware is that it uses no glaze. With only clay, fire, and time, no two pieces have the same expression.
[VILLAGE Report vol.47] The final village is Ainu handwork | Hokkaido
Hokkaido has two nationally designated items: Nibutani Ita and Nibutani Attus. Both are Ainu crafts, and these are the only two designated in Hokkaido. The final installment of our journey around Japan.
[VILLAGE Report vol.47] The final village is Ainu handwork | Hokkaido
Hokkaido has two nationally designated items: Nibutani Ita and Nibutani Attus. Both are Ainu crafts, and these are the only two designated in Hokkaido. The final installment of our journey around Japan.