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角館樺細工の茶托に宿る光と物語──山桜総皮仕立てがもたらす上質な時間

The Quiet Glow of Kakunodate Kabazaiku: Wild Ch...

In the small samurai town of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, a rare and remarkable craft has been passed down for centuries: Kabazaiku, the art of working with wild cherry bark....

The Quiet Glow of Kakunodate Kabazaiku: Wild Ch...

In the small samurai town of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, a rare and remarkable craft has been passed down for centuries: Kabazaiku, the art of working with wild cherry bark....

光をまとう小さな工芸品。津軽塗・唐塗の茶托が教えてくれること

A Small Piece of Light: What Tsugaru-nuri Kara-...

In the northern region of Japan, where winters are long and the air is crisp, a unique form of lacquerware has quietly evolved over centuries: Tsugaru-nuri. Originating in Aomori during...

A Small Piece of Light: What Tsugaru-nuri Kara-...

In the northern region of Japan, where winters are long and the air is crisp, a unique form of lacquerware has quietly evolved over centuries: Tsugaru-nuri. Originating in Aomori during...

九谷焼・青郊窯「六瓢(むびょう)」のお猪口と豆皿

Kutani Ware “Six Gourds” by Seikō Kiln

Kutani ware is one of Japan’s most vibrant and beloved traditional ceramics. Originating in Ishikawa Prefecture, this style of porcelain is known for its bold colors, painterly designs, and a...

Kutani Ware “Six Gourds” by Seikō Kiln

Kutani ware is one of Japan’s most vibrant and beloved traditional ceramics. Originating in Ishikawa Prefecture, this style of porcelain is known for its bold colors, painterly designs, and a...

津軽塗の唐塗の箸:毎日の食卓がちょっと誇らしくなる、伝統工芸の小さな魔法

Tsugaru-nuri Karanuri Chopsticks : A Small Piec...

Everyday meals have a way of blending into the same familiar scene.Busy days, slow days, “I’ll just make something quick” days — the table often looks exactly the same.But place...

Tsugaru-nuri Karanuri Chopsticks : A Small Piec...

Everyday meals have a way of blending into the same familiar scene.Busy days, slow days, “I’ll just make something quick” days — the table often looks exactly the same.But place...

津軽塗のぐい呑みで味わう、伝統とぬくもりのある日本酒時間

Savoring Tradition: Enjoying Sake with Tsugaru-...

Tsugaru-nuri, a traditional craft from Aomori Prefecture, is one of Japan's leading lacquer arts, boasting a history of approximately 300 years. The deep colors and patterns created by its unique...

Savoring Tradition: Enjoying Sake with Tsugaru-...

Tsugaru-nuri, a traditional craft from Aomori Prefecture, is one of Japan's leading lacquer arts, boasting a history of approximately 300 years. The deep colors and patterns created by its unique...

津軽塗「りんごボンボン(鶯色)」の魅力と歴史

The Timeless Beauty of Tsugaru-nuri: Discoverin...

Tsugaru lacquerware, originating in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, is a traditional craft with a history of approximately 300 years. It developed under the protection of the Hirosaki Domain...

The Timeless Beauty of Tsugaru-nuri: Discoverin...

Tsugaru lacquerware, originating in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, is a traditional craft with a history of approximately 300 years. It developed under the protection of the Hirosaki Domain...