Kokeshi and Tanabata Kokeshi of Jishu Jinja Shrine in Kyoto

Kokeshi and Tanabata Kokeshi of Jishu Jinja Shrine in Kyoto

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"Tanabata" Star Festival and Kokeshi dolls Have you heard the "Tanabata" Star Festival in Japan?If you have been to Japan before in Summer, you mig...
"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.3 Enjoy with Japanese tea

"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.3 Enjoy with Japanese tea

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June is the month of "Ice" We are halfway through this year.This month June is an important milestone for summer.As you know, Japanese people, espe...
"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.2 The secret of beauty of Edo kiriko

"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.2 The secret of beauty of Edo kiriko

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Do you know a secret of beauty? "Edo kiriko " , Japanese traditional glassware. This is a series of Edo kiriko glassware, we will introduce the s...
"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.1 "Sunlight, shadow and Edo kiriko"

"Edo kiriko" glassware Ver.1 "Sunlight, shadow and Edo kiriko"

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Enjoy Japanese glass ware with the sound of rain The hydrangea under the raindrops seems more beautiful than under the sunshine.So, we are in rainy...
roll up Kakejiku hanging scroll  Kyoto Handicraft Center

The world of hanging scroll Ver.2 "How to roll up?"

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Is it like some ritual? rolling up a hanging scrollIn Kyoto, we enjoy the Hydrangea everyday.This flowers show various colors by the weather of thi...
The world of hanging scroll Ver.1 "Enjoy changing of the seasons"

The world of hanging scroll Ver.1 "Enjoy changing of the seasons"

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Enjoy "Kakejiku" hanging scroll Japanese people like to talk about the weather or the changing of the seasons, because seasonal changes are drastic...
Enjoy "Stay at home" with Shigaraki ware

Enjoy "Stay at home" with Shigaraki ware

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Rainy season & SAKE &Shigaraki ware The rainy season has already started in Kyoto.Every year, we are drawn into the rainy season in June, b...
Beautiful manner to use chopsticks

Beautiful manner to use chopsticks

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   We can see above beautiful sky in early spring from Kyoto Handicraft Center. In the garden... Some plants have sprouted just after weeding. Is ...
Enjoy chopsticks with plum blossoms Vol.2 "Susutake" chopsticks

Enjoy chopsticks with plum blossoms Vol.2 "Susutake" chopsticks

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According to Japanese zodiac, this year 2021 is the year of OX.We talked about Kitano Tenmangu shrine in Kyoto which is well known shrine as the Go...
Enjoy chopsticks! with plum blossoms Vol.1 "Wakasa lacquerware"

Enjoy chopsticks! with plum blossoms Vol.1 "Wakasa lacquerware"

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Wakasa Nuribashi is the origin of the chopstick culture in Japan which is made by wood or bamboo coated by Japanese lacquer with the beautiful decoration on the bottom parts; it expresses the undersea of beautiful Wakasa bay with the fine inside parts of shells which have various shiny colors, and traditional colorful lacquers in many layers.
"Kabazaiku" cherry bark craft vol.2  "Enjoy Kabazaiku"

"Kabazaiku" cherry bark craft vol.2 "Enjoy Kabazaiku"

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Wooden craft like "Kabazaiku", cherry bark craft, it breathes and it lives. This is why you can use it for a long time and it suitable for your life style.

樺細工のような木製品は、生きていて呼吸をしています。だからこそ、いつまでも使う人に寄り添って長らく人生をともにできるアイテムとなるのです。

"Kabazaiku" Cherry bark craft vol.1  History

"Kabazaiku" Cherry bark craft vol.1 History

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What is "Kabazaiku"?  
Kabazaiku was born in Kakunodate area in Akita Prefecture, northest Japan, used wild cherry bark.

Kakunodate is famous place for Shidarezakura, and is called as "Small Kyoto".

Please enjoy the back history of Kabazaiku, Cherry bark crafts.

樺細工をご存じですか?「みちのくの小京都」と呼ばれている秋田県の角館町で生まれた桜の樹皮を使った美しくも温かみにあふれた工芸品。そんな樺細工の歴史について触れています。

How about the Japanese  knife, "Makiri Houcho"? For the day of "Setsubun"

How about the Japanese knife, "Makiri Houcho"? For the day of "Setsubun"

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We introduce one of the lucky item for the season between winter and spring  "Setsubun".  In Japan, edge tool manufactured by traditional way is thought as the figure of deity and it should become your guardian...

冬と春の間の「節分」にはあなの守り神になってくれるかもしれない包丁を新調してみるのはいかがでしょうか?

Nanbu tekki Ver.3  Manufacturing

Nanbu tekki Ver.3 Manufacturing

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We hear the footsteps of springs now.Japanese plum blossoms begin blooming in the small corner of outside of our building.Plum blossoms are one of ...
Nanbu tekki Ver.2  History

Nanbu tekki Ver.2 History

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Winter in Kyoto is so cold.Now, we are in the severe winter season, but daffodils came into bloom at the small corner of our property.Daffodis is a...
Nanbu tekki Ver.1: Iron Teapot and  Iron Kettle

Nanbu tekki Ver.1: Iron Teapot and Iron Kettle

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Have you ever heard "Nambu tekki"?Nambu tekki is a traditional ironware craft in Iwate prefecture in Japan, north west of Japanese main island.It s...
What is "Akabeko"?

What is "Akabeko"?

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Akabeko is well known as a protective diety in Aizu area, Fukushima prefecture, which is the third largest of Japan's 47 prefectures and stretches ...

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