Japan’s economic boom in the late 20th century led to the proliferation of leisure facilities such as ski resorts, golf courses, and fishing ponds. However, many of these sites have… Continue reading In the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo, surrounded by the lush greenery of Meiji Shrine, its oute...
Completed in 1992 by Japanese architect Hiroshi Naito, the Sea Folk Museum is an example of wood Japanese craft. Its 18.5-meter-wide (60.7-foot) roof is constructed of laminated timber trusses. A… Continue reading In the heart of Hokkaidō, Japan, lies one of Tadao Ando’s most profound ...
Gato Mikio was founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Hot Spring, a town famed for wood turning. Following the intentions and spirit of the originalkijishiwood-turners, the company has dedicated itself to preserving the craft of woodwork and lacquerware by creating timeless and functional tableware that accen...
Experience the exquisite craft of Japanese glazed porcelain tilework in a range of glaze options and tile formats and sizes to fit your project. It's elemental. Shop Godai Shop Hanami Connection lost. Trying to reconnect...
(Image credit: Courtesy Craft x Tech) The project was brought to life by Hideki Yoshimoto, founder of design studio Tangent, based inLondonandTokyo, and a project associate professor at the University of Tokyo, with the goal of bringing Japan’s traditional crafts to a new, contemporary audien...
LESS is more is a perfect description of Japanese craft and design: subtraction rather than addition. The approach is typified by product and furniture designer Shin Azumi. "We observe and distil," he says. "I always think about functionality and the service I can provide with an object....
Born in 1973 in Osaka, Tanabe Chiku’unsai is a bamboo artist and craftsman that has been carrying on a family legacy that spans 4 generations. In 2017, at the age of 44, he was given the title of Chiku’unsai IV, making him the official bearer of his family’s craft of weaving,...
Japanese knives are the embodiment of Japanese craftsmanship and tradition. The skills of the artisan are combined with quality materials along with a desire to constantly improve their craft. This is why Japanese knives are recognised for their superior sharpness, edge holding ability and overall bea...
Lizzie Deshayes, Fromental Design Director Skilfully upholstered in the Savoir London Bedworks, the statement design from the Fromental collaboration celebrates the true meaning of time-consuming, hand-executed craft. Each Savoir bed is still made in the traditional way, handcrafted by an in-house ...
Inspired by the public bathing cultures of Finland and Japan, architect and designerKoichi Futatsumatadesigned the versatile Kiulu Bench. The origin of his design is the cylindrically shaped bucket—Kiulu in Finnish—which is traditionally used in the public baths of both countries....