Japanese Crafts: A Guide to Tsugaru Vidro
Aomori Prefecture in northernmost Honshu, the main island of Japan, is home to many traditional Japanese crafts that…
14 High-Quality Japanese Gifts Under 10,000 Yen
We are always looking for nice gifts that will make someone happy without breaking our wallets. The problem…
Japanese Crafts: The Ultimate Tatami Guide
“Tatami” is a unique Japanese craft that has been produced for centuries using traditional techniques and all-natural local…
Choosing a Shogi Board – Tips and Recommended Products From Japan
Looking to buy a quality Japanese shogi board but unsure where to look or how to choose? This…
How to Take Care of Your Tatami Mat or Rug
So, you bought a tatami mat or rug but don’t know how to care for it. Or maybe…
Japanese Crafts: The Complete Guide to Maneki Neko (Japanese Lucky Cats)
This is a complete guide to Japan’s “maneki neko” or “lucky cat,” long considered to grant people luck.…
Japanese Pottery: A Guide to Iga Ware
Iga ware is a style of pottery that developed around the cities of Iga and Nabari in Mie…
Kyo Ware/Kiyomizu Ware Guide: Japanese Ceramics (Pottery / Porcelain)
Boasting a history over 400 years old, Kyo ware/Kiyomizu ware refers to pottery produced around Kyoto’s Higashiyama and…
Hasami Ware Guide: Japanese Ceramics (Pottery / Porcelain)
The Hasami style of ceramics originated in the town of Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, in northwestern Kyushu. Boasting a…
Japanese Crafts: A Guide to Hida-Shunkei Lacquerware
Hida-Shunkei is a form of lacquerware produced in the cities of Hida and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central…
