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kutani bitouen

Bitouen

Kutani Bitoen is popular for its rich assortment. While successfully incorporating the successive painting styles of Kutaniyaki, Kosotsuke and Koakae into the overglaze painting, they decorate the dining table with...

Bitouen

Kutani Bitoen is popular for its rich assortment. While successfully incorporating the successive painting styles of Kutaniyaki, Kosotsuke and Koakae into the overglaze painting, they decorate the dining table with...

Myousentoubou

Myousentoubou

The traditional technique of "katauchi" is disappearing with the advance of mechanization. Myosen Toubou, which has inherited this technique by hand, can be said to be a rare entity today.

Myousentoubou

The traditional technique of "katauchi" is disappearing with the advance of mechanization. Myosen Toubou, which has inherited this technique by hand, can be said to be a rare entity today.

kutani ware mark

kutani ware mark

kutani ware mark

Japanese Flower Language (Hanakotoba)

Japanese Flower Language (Hanakotoba)

The term "language of flowers" refers to the meanings and symbolism associated with different flowers. 

Japanese Flower Language (Hanakotoba)

The term "language of flowers" refers to the meanings and symbolism associated with different flowers. 

Japanese cherry blossoms

Japanese cherry blossoms

A symbol of new beginnings and hope, cherry blossoms are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history.

Japanese cherry blossoms

A symbol of new beginnings and hope, cherry blossoms are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history.

Grandpa Hanasaka: A Japanese Fairy Tale

Grandpa Hanasaka: A Japanese Fairy Tale

"Grandpa Hanasaka" (called Hanasaka Jiisan in Japanese) was passed down orally as part of oral culture and folklore, and later written down as a literary work and picture book. As...

Grandpa Hanasaka: A Japanese Fairy Tale

"Grandpa Hanasaka" (called Hanasaka Jiisan in Japanese) was passed down orally as part of oral culture and folklore, and later written down as a literary work and picture book. As...