The ancient craft of urushi, or Japanese lacquerware, is one of Asia’s oldest artistic traditions. Evidence for the use of lacquer – a tree sap used to coat and decorate objects like boxes, bowls and ...

Independent watchmaker Jiro Katayama always thought he would spend his days working alone on a shoestring budget in his ...

In a quiet workshop in Kanazawa, one of the world’s last bamboo calligraphy brush craftsmen continues a tradition that has nearly disappeared. Unlike most brushes made from animal hair or synthetic ...

A cultural travel video documenting a visit with a traditional Japanese craftsman who builds a custom shamisen, showcasing ...