Artisan
Ishiura Kenji of Nishimura Tōrō-Ten Brings the ...
As part of the team carrying on seven generations of legacy stonework at Nishimura Tōrō-Ten, Ishiura Kenji set out to bring stone craftsmanship beyond the garden and into the modern...
Ishiura Kenji of Nishimura Tōrō-Ten Brings the ...
As part of the team carrying on seven generations of legacy stonework at Nishimura Tōrō-Ten, Ishiura Kenji set out to bring stone craftsmanship beyond the garden and into the modern...
Kazuto Yoshikawa, Reawakening Dormant Techniques
Kazuto Yoshikawa guided a collaboration to revive the traditional wood-bending techniques of a Mie Prefecture multi-generational frame workshop, resulting in a striking interior design element for your home.
Kazuto Yoshikawa, Reawakening Dormant Techniques
Kazuto Yoshikawa guided a collaboration to revive the traditional wood-bending techniques of a Mie Prefecture multi-generational frame workshop, resulting in a striking interior design element for your home.
The Weight of 400 Years
Carrying on the legacy of 16 generations of potters, Hosai Matsubayashi is the human embodiment of the evolution of tea culture in Japan. Find out through this documentary how he pursues...
The Weight of 400 Years
Carrying on the legacy of 16 generations of potters, Hosai Matsubayashi is the human embodiment of the evolution of tea culture in Japan. Find out through this documentary how he pursues...
Hiromichi Nakade, Maker of Oryoki Bowls
Meet Hiromichi Nakade and Kazuya Fujimoto, the makers of the Oryoki and Kodaiwan bowls. A master craftsman sits with his former apprentice to speak about their hope for the declining...
Hiromichi Nakade, Maker of Oryoki Bowls
Meet Hiromichi Nakade and Kazuya Fujimoto, the makers of the Oryoki and Kodaiwan bowls. A master craftsman sits with his former apprentice to speak about their hope for the declining...
Gaku Nakane, Maker of Whimsical Ceramic Pieces
Inspired by the cliffs, stream, and woods surrounding his childhood home, the 27-year-old potter's ceramic pieces are nostalgic, whimsical, and organic. Watch the interview to meet the artisan.
Gaku Nakane, Maker of Whimsical Ceramic Pieces
Inspired by the cliffs, stream, and woods surrounding his childhood home, the 27-year-old potter's ceramic pieces are nostalgic, whimsical, and organic. Watch the interview to meet the artisan.
Hitoshi Morimoto, Maker of Bizen Vessels
Molding his own style of Bizen pottery, the 2nd-generation artisan crafts vessels with a time-honored yet timeless silhouette - inspired by ancient Japan and daily life.
Hitoshi Morimoto, Maker of Bizen Vessels
Molding his own style of Bizen pottery, the 2nd-generation artisan crafts vessels with a time-honored yet timeless silhouette - inspired by ancient Japan and daily life.
Whereof one cannot speak
Known for the creation of handcrafted canisters with a polished look, Kaikado has evolved and diversified, sharpening their technique to fuse functionality and sleek design.
Whereof one cannot speak
Known for the creation of handcrafted canisters with a polished look, Kaikado has evolved and diversified, sharpening their technique to fuse functionality and sleek design.
Naoya Arakawa, Maker of Japanese Glass Vessels
The creation process of Naoya Arakawa’s hand-blown glass pieces or “vessels of light” is innovative and unconventional, pulling knowledge and resources from the arts to engineering and the sciences.
Naoya Arakawa, Maker of Japanese Glass Vessels
The creation process of Naoya Arakawa’s hand-blown glass pieces or “vessels of light” is innovative and unconventional, pulling knowledge and resources from the arts to engineering and the sciences.
Wataru Myoshu, Maker of Wabi-Sabi Vases
Pulling inspiration from materials that have withstood the test of time, from earthy walls of buildings to older bronze vessels and roman glass, his pieces are a reflection of time...
Wataru Myoshu, Maker of Wabi-Sabi Vases
Pulling inspiration from materials that have withstood the test of time, from earthy walls of buildings to older bronze vessels and roman glass, his pieces are a reflection of time...
Tomoya Hyodo, maker of Kiri Wooden Trays
Starting his career to become a racing car mechanic, Tomoya Hyodo, later substituted making metal parts with wooden parts. His creation process is rooted in his love for all things...
Tomoya Hyodo, maker of Kiri Wooden Trays
Starting his career to become a racing car mechanic, Tomoya Hyodo, later substituted making metal parts with wooden parts. His creation process is rooted in his love for all things...
