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Located in the Hokuriku region of Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture is a place shaped by history and craft. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital, flourished during the Edo period as the castle town of the Kaga domain ruled by the Maeda family. At the time, the domain was assessed at over o...

ZOZO NEXT has officially launched “Yobiiro,” a new project centered on the fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The initiative aims to combine Japan’s traditional materials and techniques with modern technologies to propose innovative products...

“F-TRAD” is a project that develops and certifies products that harmonize with modern lifestyles while utilizing Fukui’s traditional craft techniques and promoting their unique charm. The project is led by TSUGI LLC., a company based in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which special...

Seiko Watch Corporation has released a limited-edition Credor Goldfeather featuring a dial crafted from Imari Nabeshima ware. The dial showcases a beautiful delicate gradation and smooth, elegant curves, highlighting the artistry of traditional craftsmanship with refined watchmak...

Discover, Acquire, Enjoy – The Excellent Sake Ware was released by Abe Publishing Ltd. in January 2026. The quarterly journal Honoho Geijutsu or The Art of Fire was first published in 1982. As a specialized ceramics journal, it features introductions to artists’ works, insi...

Japan House London, a cultural venue promoting the diverse charms of Japan, is holding the exhibition “Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan” from December 3, 2025, to May 10, 2026. A version of this exhibition was originally presented in 2023 at ATELIER MUJI GINZA in Tokyo as a part of...