The Grand Opening of the “Bizen City Museum of Art”
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” Part2: Modern Society and Kogei VOL.3
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Tokyo
Aug 1 – Aug 20, 2025
WAKO B1F ARTS & CULTURE
Aug 9 – Dec 21, 2025
Raku Museum
Aug 13 – Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 16 – Aug 31, 2025
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Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” Part2: Modern Society and Kogei VOL.2
The term “craftsmanship” has come to be widely used in recent years. It is not limited to handcrafted artisan goods but also applies to products such as watches, cars, and fashion items. The attitude of pursuing high quality in the creation of objects is often expressed as “craftsmanship,” and today many high-end brands, such as Gucci, Hermes, and Loewe, include explanation...
Editor's Column “The Path of Japanese Crafts” Part2: Modern Society and Kogei VOL.1
Throughout this series, we have introduced the traditional Japanese aesthetics crucial to conveying the allure of kogei or Japanese crafts. Moving forward, to contemplate the future path of Japanese crafts, we will reconsider the value of crafts in light of global social issues and questions. First, I would like to explore the concept of fudo, which is deeply intertwined with the origins of Japane...