Made in Japan

A showcase of Japanese crafts and traditions, and the untold stories behind them

In collaboration with

NHK Educational

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, FUREAIKAN

Tottori Prefectural Government

and 13 more collections

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Crafts Made by Nature

Shinya Maezaki on the connection between Japan's natural environment and its crafts

EDITORIAL FEATURE

The Lost Crafts of Japan

Motoki Sakai on the traditional Japanese art forms that are making a comeback

Meet the masters

Step inside the workshops of the island's greatest artisans

A Traditional Sake Brewery in Kyoto

How ancient knowledge, traditional flavors and excellent natural water combine

The Beautiful Grain of Traditional Wooden Pails

A characteristically plain design with a refined finish

Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture

Traditional techniques and new challenges

The History of Shimazu Satsuma Kiriko Cut Glass

A delicate color graduation you can't find elsewhere

The Importance of the Kumano Brush

The brush that's key to many Japanese traditions