This is a part of preparation for Kakitsu Festival at Tanzan Shrine.What this lady is making is an offering to a god, and called Nigishine.  Patterns at the bottom of…

    Asian lacquer table-ware, pottery and porcelain are well-recognised internationally, and I believe some of Japanese ones are also famous as arts.  Of course, if we could own such…

    Sendai Sakunami-style kokeshi dolls. Kokeshi doll is a celebration to wish healthy growth of children. You can see a various facial expressions depending on the angle. From the…

    A set of two Hina-Kokeshi dolls. “Hina Matsuri (Doll’s Festival)”, a Japanese traditional event began with the play with dolls in ancient times. On the day, people decorate…

    There is an area called ‘Ogatsu’ in Ishinomaki city, Miyagi pref., and the area is famous for traditional craft, ‘Ogatsu ink stone’, which has a 600-year history. The…

    A set of O-dairi Hina + Hina-dolls. “Hina Matsuri (Doll’s Festival)”, a Japanese traditional event began with the play with dolls in ancient times. On the day, people…

Nagasawa original 5 x 3 cm size pen case for four pens with jotter You surely want to go out bringing your favorite pens with you! Which pen should you…

  Do you ever get bored of those dull typical candle holders? Want to find a piece of furniture to complete your home? Studio RYU (located in Shizukuishi), a Japanese…

    Studio RYU (located in Shizukuishi), a Japanese iron jewelry and accessories company, has recently started a new technique to create beautiful metal art pieces. The collection of Japanese iron…

  Miki, the photographer visited this shop in Yanaka by chance, but she thought it was a very lovely chance♪ This lady makes goods by using kokeshi doll motif. Miki…

  A store where sells hand-made candy. His workshop located immediately next door to this store, and he makes candies on Saturdays and Sundays^^ It seems Miki, the photographer enjoyed…