Takaaki Saida, the fifth-generation stone artisan, and Kaito, his young successor, explore new possibilities for stone craftsmanship.

The eighth-generation master of Tanka, a Fushimi Ningyo workshop established in the mid-18th century. Carrying on time-honored techniques, he continues the tradition of crafting Fushimi Ningyo, regarded as Japan's oldest traditional folk toys.

Uesaka is a Kyoto-based ceramic artist specializing in Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, expanding the possibilities of traditional Japanese ceramics through her unique sensibility and overglaze painting techniques.

Tamura Shogundo · Satoshi Tamura
Tamura Shogundo specializes in the creation of high-end karuta cards, a traditional Japanese card game, crafted entirely by hand.Satoshi Tamura is one of the few remaining artisans in Japan who continues to preserve and pass on the traditional techniques and craftsmanship behind this meticulous craft.

Discover the story of NIEI, a contemporary Kiyomizu ware brand founded by overglaze painter Niei.

Discover the story of Megumi Shimamoto of Hyobodo and her contemporary approach to Kyoto lacquerware.