Imabari Towel Online Shop: Experience Luxury Japanese Craft
May 24, 2023
Explore an Imabari towel online shop for luxurious Japanese craftsmanship, featuring high-quality organic materials and traditional techniques.
An Index of Japanese Traditional and Contemporary Crafts
May 9, 2021
Japanese craftsmanship is word-renowned for its quality and deep history. Between the traditional crafts that are still being produced today, to more contemporary crafts made with the same artisanship and handiwork as the traditional crafts, there is a lot to cover. How well do you know Japanese traditional and contemporary crafts? Traditional Japanese crafts include the more well-known kimono, lacquerware,…read more
Stylish Leather. Handmade in Japan. Personalized by You.
April 26, 2021
When you think of Japan, you probably think a couple of things. First, the cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Next you think of the nature. Maybe the Bamboo Forest, and definitely Cherry Blossoms and Mt. Fuji. What you probably don't think of is what's around Mt. Fuji. You might know it's nestled on the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.…read more
What Separates Japanese Leather From The Rest?
March 14, 2021
It has been said that tanning of animal skins and hides was the first industry for mankind to utilize chemical reactions in nature. The first clothing worn by humans was dried and then softened by kneading and chewing it. As human civilization progressed, tanning techniques evolved with new technology. Over 2000 years ago, immigrants from the Korean Peninsula brought their…read more
What Counts as being ‘Made in Japan’?
January 14, 2021
There is a big difference between a product being designed in a country, made in a country, and being from that country. Where do the different pieces come to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts? What counts as being 'Made in Japan'? Many modern products, especially complex ones - think electronics, are like a typical American…read more
Why are Japanese craft goods and Whiskeys so exclusive?
December 24, 2020
Japan is world renowned for its traditional craftsmanship along with its history of technological innovation. Featured in books, documentaries, and TV shows, the Japanese craftsman quality is shown, but a method of attainment is not generally given. While the technology invented and optimized in Japan is found in the latest gadgets and start of the art projects around the world,…read more
