Japanese Crafts

Hand-hammered tin vessels from Osaka for sake and tea service.

Vivid polychrome overglaze pottery from Ishikawa Prefecture with bold color palettes.

Rustic stoneware from Shiga Prefecture, famous for tanuki raccoon dog statues.

Vibrant stencil-dyed Okinawan textile with bold tropical patterns.

Cast iron kettles and cookware from Iwate, prized for durability and heat retention.

Crinkled ramie cloth from Niigata, prized for summer kimono.

Over 99% of Japan's gold leaf is produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Zelkova clothing chests from Miyagi with lacquered finish and iron fittings.

Soft-toned tea ware from Yamaguchi that develops character with use over time.

Vibrant Okinawan stencil dyeing with bold tropical motifs.

Hand-stenciled micro-pattern dyeing from Tokyo for formal kimono.

One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, producing ceramics for over 1,000 years in Aichi.

Red clay teapots and ceramics from Aichi, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.

Tobe-yaki is Ehime's signature white porcelain decorated with hand-painted indigo designs. 200+ years of tradition. Visit pottery studios and shops in Tobe town.