Ainu crafts have finally been recognised by the government
Recently Hokkaido traditional crafts have finally been recognised by the government. Nibutani Ita – the flat, shallow wooden bowls traditionally from the …
5th Anniversary memorial of the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
My biggest annual schedule is coming! Organising for the charity event this year again. This year’s one is bigger than last year’s …
Paper mache Toys Have Been Made in Japan Since Ancient Times
Paper mache is a style of craft made by pasting layer after layer of paper onto a mould, removing the mould after …
Japan Has Own Unique Tobacco Culture
The Japanese smoking pipe and finely shredded tobacco are examples of how Japan has it’s own unique tobacco culture. Smoking culture originally …
Unique Daruma Transforming For You
ArtLab is supporting traditional craft from Fukushima. http://artlabshop.com/support-of-earthquake-victims/ Shirakawa Daruma can make variety of design for you. It’s possible to make unique corporate …
The Japanese Sword is “The Most Beautiful Weapon”
The Japanese sword is “the most beautiful tool” named the weapon. In the past, this was held in hand to fight enemies. …
An Australian Woman Has Duty and Sentiment Spirit
I never forgot Linda-san, who is GOJYUAN’s owner, to do for me. She is my saviour and benefactor. I think she has …
The Raccoon Dog Ornament is a Lucky Charm
Tetsuzo Fujiwara the first had been using the potter’s wheel from the age of 11 at a Kyoto Shimizuyaki pottery. One moonlit …
Concept of the Charity Exhibition
The charity exhibition at GOJYUAN, Japanese traditional inn, successfully finished. We are so impress many people came and showed interesting our event. …
Mizuhiki is a Type of Decorative Cord
Mizuhiki is a type of decorative cord that is attached to cards and envelopes on formal occasions. Originally it was used when …
Shibori Zome World
My image of Shibori zome is a kind of activity for children. In kindergarden or school. we enjoyed this activity part of …
The Relationship Between Japanese People and Packaging
As Japan has origami and Japanese paper, we are able to predict that Japan had packaging practices early on. However, there ability …