Beyond Craft Japan 2025

Masako Ban is captivated by industrial materials and the unique presence they exude, stemming from their purposeful development. In her designs, durable materials take the lead role, emphasizing unive ...

Since its establishment in Kyoto in 1949, KINPAKU-OSHI YAMAMURA has been engaged in the craft of applying gold leaf to traditional Kyoto industries (Kyoto Buddhist altars and Kyoto Buddhist artifacts) ...

Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, with a history spanning over 400 years. Renowned for producing tableware and crafts, the porcelain made in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, and its surroundi ...

Founded in 1953. The founder started the business in Kyoto where he would oversee numerous repair and restoration projects., and in 2018 the second generation founded the corporation. Currently, the s ...