Creators Voice

Stories from artists creating new possibilities, while inheriting traditions from across the length and breadth of Japan.

Creators Voice

Stories from artists creating new possibilities, while inheriting traditions from across the length and breadth of Japan.

Passing along the Edo culture; using it in modern ways; and making a connection to the future

Edo Woodblock Printing Takahashi Kobo Yukiko Takahashi

Edo’s playful artwork fits in the palm of your hand 【Part 2】

Ise Netsuke Craftspeople Mr. Daishin, Ms. Asuka Kajiura, Mr. Yasuhira Taira

Edo’s playful artwork fits in the palm of your hand 【Part 1】

Ise Netsuke Craftspeople Mr. Daishin, Ms. Asuka Kajiura, Mr. Yasuhira Taira

Designing a product and figuring out each production step; the result is layers of lacquer, and deep lustrous colors

Lacquer Artist Urushi Itteki Ms. Asako Ouchi

Passing on the Ise ittobori tradition with her youthful versatility and feminine sensibility

Ise ittobori Ittobori Yui   Ms. Yui Ota

Drawing and cutting is quiet work I can do at home; my nearsightedness is not an issue, so this is the best job for me!

Ise Katagami  Kataya 2110 Ms. Keiko Nasu

Seeking a strength that she could call her own, she worked hard to find a way to offer accessories

Kyotakekago Hanakokoro  Chiemi Ogura

Personal growth from the handing down of tradition

Boshu uchiwa workshop instructor: Ms. Mitsue Ota

Reproducing Japanese National Treasures. It is intricate and delicate work by professionals.

Mr. Masaki Ozaki, Deputy Director of Collotype Academy, Benrido Co.,Ltd.

Working to bring out the charm of washi—traditional Japanese paper

Warabi Paper Company (Taiko Kobo)   Mr. Takanori Senda

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