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朱色の唐塗棗:津軽塗の歴史と技法が生む唯一無二の美しさ

The Timeless Beauty of Tsugaru-nuri: A Vermilio...

Tsugaru-nuri, a traditional craft representing Aomori Prefecture, is known for its lacquering that boasts a substantial presence and a deep luster. Durable, beautiful, and growing more appealing with use, it...

The Timeless Beauty of Tsugaru-nuri: A Vermilio...

Tsugaru-nuri, a traditional craft representing Aomori Prefecture, is known for its lacquering that boasts a substantial presence and a deep luster. Durable, beautiful, and growing more appealing with use, it...

初夏を告げる立葵の彩り──九谷焼のお猪口と豆皿で季節を迎える豊かさ

Welcoming Early Summer with Yoshidaya-Style Hol...

As early summer approaches, tall hollyhocks begin to rise along garden paths and quiet streets, signaling the shift from the rainy season toward the warm months ahead. Their elegant vertical...

Welcoming Early Summer with Yoshidaya-Style Hol...

As early summer approaches, tall hollyhocks begin to rise along garden paths and quiet streets, signaling the shift from the rainy season toward the warm months ahead. Their elegant vertical...

初夏の風をまとう清水焼の抹茶碗──八木海峰さんの手仕事と、季節を味わう一服

A Matcha Bowl That Carries the Breeze of Early ...

After Rikka (the first day of summer), the color of the air subtly changes.The bamboo groves turn a vibrant green, and with each passing breeze, the leaves sway, carrying a...

A Matcha Bowl That Carries the Breeze of Early ...

After Rikka (the first day of summer), the color of the air subtly changes.The bamboo groves turn a vibrant green, and with each passing breeze, the leaves sway, carrying a...

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...