8 traditional Japanese crafts that make perfect gifts. Kojima denim, Kiso lacquerware, Sakai knives and other artisanal goods from across Japan are perfect practical souvenirs.

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles ...

Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help. From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StyleLife Co., Ltd. which manages TokyoStore, a Japanese traditional crafts retailer, will hold a 15% off sale on all products from December 28, 2022, to January 8, 2023.

The city of Kanazawa produces most of Japan's fine gold leaf, but there aren't enough young people to take over the craft. The same situation is playing out for small family businesses across Japan.

As production of Japan’s traditional craft works goes into decline because of diminishing spending power in their home market, moves are under way to lure foreign buyers by sparking a renewed ...

A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.

The Bon Odori Festival has made its debut at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, featuring cultural performances, traditional dances, ...

Efforts to create a new wave of interest in Japanese art and design in Europe are in full flow as the value of their domestic market plunges . A s production of Japan's traditional craft works ...