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Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

#Tokoname is more than just a city: it’s one of #Japan ’s six ancient #pottery capitals, where for over a thousand years clay has been shaped by the hands of skilled artisans. This is where tools of exceptional quality are created, pieces we personally select and bring to our shop in #Treviso

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Hagi-yaki yunomi come from the city of Hagi, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and are made by hand, one by one. They’re designed for everyday #tea: simple shapes, natural colors, and no unnecessary decoration. It’s this kind of simplicity that defines Hagi ware, considered (alongside #Raku from #Kyoto and Karatsu) one of the key ceramics in #Japanese tea culture.

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Hagi-yaki yunomi come from the city of Hagi, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and are made by hand, one by one. They’re designed for everyday #tea: simple shapes, natural colors, and no unnecessary decoration. It’s this kind of simplicity that defines Hagi ware, considered (alongside #Raku from #Kyoto and Karatsu) one of the key ceramics in #Japanese tea culture.

@tea #JapaneseCrafts #Japan

A Cabinet Office–backed showcase of Japanese craft, design, art and fashion is designed to feel effortless. But what happens to art when elegance is also policy? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/28/style-design/sui-collection-kyoto-paris-cabinet-office-japanese-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #japaneseart #japanesefashion

https://www.alojapan.com/1468754/ainu-craft-school-aims-to-pass-on-culture-to-students/ Ainu craft school aims to pass on culture to students #ainu #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #IndigenousPeople #JapaneseCrafts #news #北海道 KUSHIRO, HOKKAIDO – Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. At Akan Ainu Craft Center Harikiki, which opened in May 2024 on the banks of Lake Akan in the city of Kushiro, local

https://www.alojapan.com/1468754/ainu-craft-school-aims-to-pass-on-culture-to-students/ Ainu craft school aims to pass on culture to students #ainu #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #IndigenousPeople #JapaneseCrafts #news #北海道 KUSHIRO, HOKKAIDO – Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. At Akan Ainu Craft Center Harikiki, which opened in May 2024 on the banks of Lake Akan in the city of Kushiro, local

Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/society/hokkaido-ainu-craft-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #hokkaido #ainu #japanesecrafts #indigenouspeople

Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/society/hokkaido-ainu-craft-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #hokkaido #ainu #japanesecrafts #indigenouspeople

Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/society/hokkaido-ainu-craft-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #hokkaido #ainu #japanesecrafts #indigenouspeople

Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/26/japan/society/hokkaido-ainu-craft-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #hokkaido #ainu #japanesecrafts #indigenouspeople

At Ikiya #Tearoom, we carefully select unique ceramics and tea accessories from all over #Japan . We personally visits producers and workshops, study their techniques, and choose pieces that represent the highest level of craftsmanship.

Today, we feature a Hagi ceramic #tea cup/glass, made by Master Kunisuke Nakahara (中原 國輔). Hagi-yaki (萩焼) is a Japanese pottery tradition originating from Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with a history of over 400 years.

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Craftspeople say tatami must be redefined, noting that traditional methods of tatami-making could vanish within five years if the decline continues at its current pace. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/30/companies/tatami-foreign-clients/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #tokyo #maff #kumamoto #japanesecrafts

Finding a balance between tradition and innovation in 2025

In Japan, 2025 was marked by both a vibrant cultural landscape and a quiet tension between cosmopolitan ideals and resurgent conservatism. Interviewees in our 20 Questions series shared insig…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #2025inreview #anime #expats #Japanese #japanesecrafts #Japanesenews #livinginjapan #mixedrelationships #news #Shinto #women’sissues
https://www.alojapan.com/1434029/finding-a-balance-between-tradition-and-innovation-in-2025/

Inspiration, innovation and identity — our 20 Questions interviewees had lots to say about their chosen careers and the paths that led them here in 2025. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/12/27/our-lives/2025-end-of-year-20-questions-wrap/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #expats #livinginjapan #womensissues #japanesecrafts #shinto #anime #mixedrelationships #2025inreview

From Dec. 18 to 21, some of Japan’s top design talent will offer their creations directly to the public from the Forest Hill West complex in Tokyo’s Aoyama neighborhood. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/20/style-design/designtide-tokyo-2025-crafts-art/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #sculpture #exhibitions

Despite familiar threats of synthetic alternatives and a declining workforce, Shiga Prefecture's persimmon dyers believe the traditional craft is still worth the effort. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/01/style-design/persimmon-dyeing-textiles-shiga-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #textiles #rurallife

In a digital world, Japanese brand Plotter is betting on analog with its first-ever Harajuku shop providing binders, leather and the slow joy of paper. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/02/style-design/stationery-japan-plotter-notebooks-paper/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #stationery #japanesecrafts #bookstores

At Singapore Design Week, running through Sept. 21, the island city-state's diversity becomes a foundation from which artists attempt to wrestle with the biggest problems facing society today. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/20/style-design/singapore-design-week-highlights-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #singapore #sustainability

I sewed this little roll-up pencil case from #tatami #heriRibbon I bought at #Kurashiki

I followed a tutorial by a Japanese lady here: https://youtu.be/hKmf8HRjF8o

I'm so happy with it. The only sad thing is that I've run out of ribbon. I must clearly try to get more.
Heri ribbon is a ribbon traditionally used to line Japanese tatami mat edges. I think the ribbon I chose is a work of art in itself, so I'm happy to have chosen a project that shows it off.
#sewing #japaneseCrafts #asanoha

“It takes the women in the refugee camps anywhere from two to six months to embroider a single obi,” says Maki Yamamoto, a Tokyo native who spearheaded a project to combine Japanese kimono with Palestinian artistry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/19/style-design/kimono-palestine-obi-embroidery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #japanesecrafts #geisha

The Minka Preservation Society is teaching homeowners about roof thatching, sustainability and other issues facing Japan’s traditional homes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/31/style-design/akiya-kominka-event-kyoto-june/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #akiya #architecture #japanesecrafts

SaloneSatellite Award-winner Kazuki Nagasawa transforms a humble bark, long used by artisans to craft everyday objects, into ethereal works of contemporary design. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/09/style-design/kazuki-nagasawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #kazukinagasawa #japanesecrafts #design #milan #salonedelmobile

The town of Gyoda was once home to hundreds of businesses dedicated to split-toe “tabi.” Now, just a handful of artisans carry on this legacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/03/style-design/tabi-socks-history-saitama/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #shoes #textiles

Behind Japan’s classic lacquerware is a small but growing number of sap collectors — some of them much younger than previous trends might indicate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/30/lifestyle/kozuka-life-lacquerware-sap-tappers-iwate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #lacquerware #iwateprefecture #japanesecrafts

Behind Japan’s classic lacquerware is a small but growing number of sap collectors — some of them much younger than previous trends might indicate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/30/lifestyle/kozuka-life-lacquerware-sap-tappers-iwate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #lacquerware #iwateprefecture #japanesecrafts

After Shohei Ohtani cryptically posted one of its tea kettles on Instagram, one Iwate Prefecture-based ironware maker sees a brighter future for the traditional craft. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/23/style-design/nambu-ironware-shohei-ohtani-iwate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #shoheiohtani #japanesecrafts #iwateprefecture #tea

Plans for the construction of a monumental lion-shaped statue, or shisa, in Okinawa using the damaged tiles of the fire-ravaged Shuri Castle are coming together. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/02/japan/okinawa-lion-statue-shuri-castle/ #japan #okinawa #shuricastle #japanesecrafts