The Gateway to Japanese Traditional Crafts
To make Japanese traditional crafts a part of the global culture
Japan is a country with a long and rich history, and its traditional crafts are a testament to that heritage. These crafts are made using a variety of techniques and materials, and they reflect the unique culture and traditions of Japan.
This website is dedicated to introducing the beauty of Japanese traditional crafts to the world. This will be featuring a variety of crafts, from ceramics and woodwork to textiles and metalwork. Each craft will be presented in detail, with information on its history, techniques, and materials.
Japanese traditional crafts are works of art that deserve to be appreciated by people all over the world. I believe that by sharing the knowledge and passion for these crafts, this site can help to promote their appreciation and preservation.
This site introduces the beauty of Japanese traditional crafts and the skills of craftsmen from a craftsman’s perspective by selecting the best traditional Japanese crafts that the site operator has traveled around Japan to see.

- Wajima Lacquer(Wajima-nuri): A Treasure of Japanese Craftsmanship
- Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen(Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen): The Beauty of Japanese Textiles
- Tokyo Silverware(Tokyo Ginki): The Beauty of Japanese Metalwork
- Honba Kihachijo: The Beauty of Japanese Traditional Textiles
- Edo Kiriko: The Beauty of Japanese Glass Cutting
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Wajima Lacquer(Wajima-nuri): A Treasure of Japanese Craftsmanship
Introduction: Wajima lacquer is a type of Japanese lacq…
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Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen(Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen): The Beauty of Japanese Textiles
Introduction: Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen is a traditional…
