2021/05/06 16:47
The history of silverware in Japan(plates, sake cup etc)is old.There used to be many silver maines in Japan and in the 16th century was one of the largest producers in the world.Silverware was reco...
2021/05/06 16:39
Tawashi(Scrub Brush) is environmentally friendly convenience goods invented by Japanese.It has a long history of use for kitchenware.In Japan,every one knows Tawashi and almost family has it in kit...
2021/05/06 16:29
What is Katagami?It would ordinarily be said that a paper stencil used for decorating textiles is not in itself a work of art.It is a mechanical device by means of which a work of art is produced, ...
2021/05/06 16:19
Inden is a Japanese traditional handicraft that is a printed deerskin by URUSHI(Japanese lacquer).This technique is said to have come from India during the Heian era (794-1192).At first, They have ...
2021/05/05 17:23
"Yuzen" is one of the most famous kind of dyeing techniques of Kimono. It was established about 400 years ago (in Edo era).Together with "Kyo Yuzen" and "Kaga Yuzen," Tokyo Yuzen is known as a repr...
2021/05/05 17:13
On Dec.17-19 at the end of each year, the Hagoita(battledore) fair is held at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.Hagoita is a lucky charm against bad luck of the next year, so The Hagoita fair becomes crowd...
2021/05/05 16:59
Edo Kiriko is a glass craft that has been handed down in Tokyo.In Edo(present-day Tokyo) in 1824, Kyubei Kagaya started exploring the technique of cutting patterns into the surface of glass.Edo Kir...
2021/05/05 16:47
Etching technology was introduced to Japan in the end of 18th century. Ukiyoe artist SHIBA KOKAN used this technology in his work. It made it spread the country. Buddhist painting is any painting c...