A Joint Project “Craft Village Initiative” Launches from Takumishuku in Shizuoka, Aiming to Nurture 100 Craftspeople over 10 Years
KOGEI Topics VOL.34

We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
KOGEI Topics VOL.34
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Okawachiyama, Imari-city, Saga Prefecture, also known as the village of the secret kilns, is where the Nabeshima clan had once established its official kilns. Hataman Touen is a kiln that continues to produce porcelain ware that focuses on delicate paintings of nature motifs in t...
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Mori Kougei specializes in “Tsuki-ita,” a type of woodwork that involves pasting together thinly shaved paper-like veneers. Founded in 1953 in Tokushima Prefecture, Mori Kougei has since inherited the techniques and knowledge of wood and has been planning home interiors, and manu...
New Products VOL.5
Fujiki Denshiro Shoten manufactures and sells traditional handicraft of kaba-zaiku in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, under the brand “Denshiro.” They celebrated their 170th anniversary last year, and launched three new products in the autumn of the new year. Kaba-zaiku is a type o...
New Products VOL.4
This 2022, Fujimaki Seitou, a manufacturer that produces porcelain in Arita, Saga Prefecture, released a beautiful tea set titled “BUN KO KI,” showcasing an elegant and simple design. Fujimaki Seitou is known for making tableware using fresh color glazes and refined shapes withou...
New Products VOL.3
Hata Shikki, a brand that manufactures and sells Yamanaka lacquerware, is holding its first solo product launch exhibition. Held at its own store in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, the exhibition opened August 18, 2022.Founded in 1930, Hata Shikki has since developed two bra...
New Products VOL.2
Since its establishment, Sugahara Glassworks has been committed to handcrafted glass making and has been producing products that fit within the daily lives of users. Sugahara’s products are designed and developed by experienced craftsmen who have devoted themselves to since...
New Products VOL.1
Kokura Textile Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of Kokura-ori fabric in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, has developed the innovative “KOKURA DENIM” using advanced technology and taking advantage of the high density and other features of Kokura-ori fabric. KOKURA DENIM,...









