- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
IWAMI-YAKI: THE LITTLE-KNOWN CERAMIC TRADITION OF WESTERN JAPAN WITH A BIG HISTORY
Facing the Sea of Japan in the western part of Shimane Prefecture, the Iwami region is a land of beautiful coastlines, densely forested...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
JAPANESE TRADITIONAL CRAFT ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN!
We are very pleased to announce that Deeply Regional Japan’s online shop for traditional Japanese craft items is now open. Thank you for...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 3 min
Upholding the 400-year old Aizu Lacquerware tradition and local pride: Yasutsugu Yamauchi
The Aizu region refers to the western part of Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan. Sheltered by mountains on all sides, the area’s...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Singlehanded determination and resurrection of the 200-year old Ani Ceramic tradition: Makoto Yahata
The little-known Ani Ceramic tradition in the wild, forested countryside of Akita Prefecture in northern Japan has a curious connection...
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Coming soon: online shop for Japanese traditional craft items
#craft #handmade #ceramics #weaving #naturaldye #organiccotton #lacquerware #metalcraft We are pleased to announce that we will be...
- Jun 27, 2020
- 6 min
Northern Kyūshū: a treasure trove of traditional crafts—Part 1
#Japantravel #Kyushu #craft #handmade #ceramics #weaving #kasuri #naturaldye #indigo #japanblue #papercraft #washi #bamboocraft...
- Jun 27, 2020
- 5 min
Northern Kyūshū: a treasure trove of traditional crafts—Part 2
#japantravel #Kyushu #craft #handmade #ceramics #weaving #kasuri #naturaldye #indigo #japanblue #papercraft #washi #bamboocraft...
