Komatsu and Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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KOGEI Topics VOL.27
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Mar 19 – Mar 29, 2026
Seiko House Hall
Mar 20 – Mar 24, 2026
SHIBUYA KURODA TOEN
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026
Kashima Arts
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026
TOBETOBEKUSA
Seiko House Hall
Tokyo
Mar 19 – Mar 29, 2026
SHIBUYA KURODA TOEN
Tokyo
Mar 20 – Mar 24, 2026
Kashima Arts
Tokyo
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026
TOBETOBEKUSA
Tokyo
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026
Lifestyles looking forward.Encountering Kogei, things we notice.
Located in the Hokuriku region of Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture is a place shaped by history and craft. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital, flourished during the Edo period as the castle town of the Kaga domain ruled by the Maeda family. At the time, the domain was assessed at over o...
ZOZO NEXT has officially launched “Yobiiro,” a new project centered on the fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. The initiative aims to combine Japan’s traditional materials and techniques with modern technologies to propose innovative products...
New Products VOL.25
“F-TRAD” is a project that develops and certifies products that harmonize with modern lifestyles while utilizing Fukui’s traditional craft techniques and promoting their unique charm. The project is led by TSUGI LLC., a company based in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which special...
New Products VOL.24
Seiko Watch Corporation has released a limited-edition Credor Goldfeather featuring a dial crafted from Imari Nabeshima ware. The dial showcases a beautiful delicate gradation and smooth, elegant curves, highlighting the artistry of traditional craftsmanship with refined watchmak...
KOGEI Topics VOL.26
Discover, Acquire, Enjoy – The Excellent Sake Ware was released by Abe Publishing Ltd. in January 2026. The quarterly journal Honoho Geijutsu or The Art of Fire was first published in 1982. As a specialized ceramics journal, it features introductions to artists’ works, insi...
Featured Exhibitions & Events VOL.52
Japan House London, a cultural venue promoting the diverse charms of Japan, is holding the exhibition “Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan” from December 3, 2025, to May 10, 2026. A version of this exhibition was originally presented in 2023 at ATELIER MUJI GINZA in Tokyo as a part of...
Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” Part2: Modern Society and Kogei VOL.4
What is “Japanese luxury”? This question has begun to surface more frequently as I share the appeal of Japan with audiences overseas. Today, richness is no longer defined solely by the possession of material goods; it has grown to encompass travel and a wide range of lived experi...
Featured Exhibitions & Events VOL.51
The “Craft Competition in Takaoka” was established in 1986 in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, a city famous for its production of copperware and lacquerware. As a rare comprehensive competition held nationwide, it does not restrict materials or uses. The competition gathers a wide ra...
Things which are inherited through the ages.Numerous works that enrich life.
Japanese crafts manufacturers are rooted in various parts of Japan.We want to share with the world, the present situaton of Japanese crafts.
Craft artists who reflects their philosophy in their works.They pursue their one and only expression.



