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"live with a tree." Woodpecker Fukui's Manufacturing
Woodpecker manufactures products based on the concept of "live with a tree." with the aim of making the most of the unique characteristics of wood. Some trees are moist and... -
Making cutlery to meet the needs and scenes of the times "Shizu Hamono Factory"
Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, which was once called the "Capital of blades" and is attracting attention as one of the world's top three cutlery producing areas, "Shizu Hamono Factory" is... -
Kaneko Kohyo Pottery Factory, which continues to preserve the tradition of Mino-yaki
"Giyaman" is a popular series of Kaneko Kohyo Pottery which has kept the tradition of Mino-yaki for about 100 years. It is displayed in the main store of Christian Dior... -
MEISTER INTERVIEW "MokuNeji" / Ishikawa Prefecture
Product "MokuNeji" series combining beauty and functionality The product "MokuNeji" series successfully combines the high performance of industrial products with the soft and warm texture of wood. As its name... -
Bizen ware "DAIKURA" - A Future Spinned by Parents and Children -
Bizen ware is made from only earth and flames. I went to Okayama to ask Mr. Ogawa of the Bizen store DAIKURA. Bizen ware is a type of pottery without... -
Iron kettle of "KUKAN CHUZOU", Life enjoying Nambu ironware.
I visited "KUKAN CHUZOU" who manufactures iron kettles in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture!Many people may think of Morioka when it comes to Nambu ironware, but the casting industry was... -
I visited Chushin no Kobo's showroom.
A very beautiful showroom with a white building marked by a teapot sign. The first floor is a warehouse and the second floor is a showroom. When you go up... -
MEISTER INTERVIEW Vol.1 Lacquer Craftsman Hisayoshi Muto / Aichi Prefecture
Utsuwa is a lacquer bowl that is layered with wood or paper as the core.When it comes to traditional Japanese crafts, I think many people think of lacquer first.Lacquer is... -
[a record of emotion] Bamboo cutlery "Ouchi Kogei"/Oita prefecture
went to Ouchi Kogei which makes bamboo chopsticks in Hita basin in Oita prefecture. Since many bamboos are harvested in the warm Kyushu region, bamboo crafts are performed in various... -
【Tools of the season】 Healthy Japanese Tools "iron kettle"
Traditional Japanese tools are convenient tools that can be used in daily life even today with only one care and usage. The iron kettle of Nambu ironware naturally takes iron...