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【Kyo-Kuromontsuki-Zome】Interview with Toru Arakawa “Jet-Black Companies Leading the Traditional Craft Industry”
Kyoto Montsuki Co., Ltd. is a company with a mission to "take on the challenge of producing the world's best black”. It is a company that devotes its life to "black," a business that combines traditional techniques handed down from gener... -
【Kyoto bamboo】Interview with Mr. Mashimo “Traditional Crafts x Entertainment”
Oyamazaki, Kyoto Prefecture. There is a company called Nagaoka Meichiku Co., Ltd in Oyamazaki, Kyoto which has overcome various difficulties. With the use of traditional skills handed down traditional techniques handed down from generat... -
【Kyoto tatami】Interview with Fujii Yoshihisa”I’m sure you’ll see Something by the End of the Day.”
Fujii tatami founded in 1868 has come a long way over the years. Today, the company has extended their product lineup such as cosmetic pouches, plastic bottle cases, and mini tatami mats. The workshop is located on a side street of Shijo... -
【Kyoto tile】Interview with Masahisa Asada, “Perseverance and Curiosity”
Kyo-Gawara Co. is located in Fushimi ward, Kyoto city. The company delivers tiles to the Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto International Conference Center, and even to private homes overseas. For this interview, we spoke with Masahisa Asad... -
【 Japanese drip candle 】Interviewed with Hono Nishikawa “Make a Revolution in Japanese Candle Industry “
Nakamura Rosoku (Rosoku means Candle) is a candle shop located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, which was established in 1887 and has been delivering Japanese candles to many people. The candles are made from plant-based materials, which are e... -
【Bamboo storage bins】Interviewed with Yoshikazu Watanabe “He who does not work, neither shall he eat”
Kyo-Tsuzura (Bamboo storage bins) , a lacquered bamboo box made in Kyoto, has 25 detailed work processes. Mr. Yoshikazu Watanabe is the only craftsman in Japan who accomplish all 25 processes by himself. A studio is located at the foot o... -
【Nishijin Ori】Interviewed with Hironori Fukuoka “I have to try New Things to Preserve the Tradition of Nishijin Ori”
Fukuoka Weaving Co., Ltd. is expanding their business activity into various fields such as lake water purification and producing bags in addition to weaving. We spoke with Hironori Fukuoka, a fourth-generation traditional craftsman for N...