Artisan Stories

Where Tradition Meets Design: The Timeless Appeal of TOHGORO

Where Tradition Meets Design: The Timeless Appe...

TOHGORO specializes in traditional Kyoto pottery, Kyo-yaki, and Kiyomizu-yaki, blending tradition with modernity.  From everyday essentials to masterpieces by renowned artisans, they also collaborate with businesses to create bespoke, value-rich designs.

Where Tradition Meets Design: The Timeless Appe...

TOHGORO specializes in traditional Kyoto pottery, Kyo-yaki, and Kiyomizu-yaki, blending tradition with modernity.  From everyday essentials to masterpieces by renowned artisans, they also collaborate with businesses to create bespoke, value-rich designs.

Yamatani - Forged in Tradition: Yamatani Sangyo and the Spirit of Tsubame-Sanjo

Yamatani - Forged in Tradition: Yamatani Sangyo...

Established in 1979 in Sanjo, Niigata—Japan’s renowned metalworking region—Yamatani Sangyo collaborates with leading Tsubame-Sanjo artisans to create high-quality kitchenware and outdoor tools that blend tradition with modern design. From original...

Yamatani - Forged in Tradition: Yamatani Sangyo...

Established in 1979 in Sanjo, Niigata—Japan’s renowned metalworking region—Yamatani Sangyo collaborates with leading Tsubame-Sanjo artisans to create high-quality kitchenware and outdoor tools that blend tradition with modern design. From original...

A LOT OF Inc. - From Concept to Creation: A LOT OF Inc. and the Art of Brand Storytelling

A LOT OF Inc. - From Concept to Creation: A LOT...

Founded in 2015 and incorporated in 2017, A LOT OF Inc. specializes in integrated brand production for the lifestyle sector, with a focus on home goods and interiors.  In 2020, it launched KIKIME, a...

A LOT OF Inc. - From Concept to Creation: A LOT...

Founded in 2015 and incorporated in 2017, A LOT OF Inc. specializes in integrated brand production for the lifestyle sector, with a focus on home goods and interiors.  In 2020, it launched KIKIME, a...

hide k 1896 - A Legacy of Materials and Innovation

hide k 1896 - A Legacy of Materials and Innovation

With over 130 years of history rooted in material innovation, hide kasuga group develops proprietary eco-materials like TRANSWOOD® and COMPOSITE TEXTILE to create products that embody true circular design. By...

hide k 1896 - A Legacy of Materials and Innovation

With over 130 years of history rooted in material innovation, hide kasuga group develops proprietary eco-materials like TRANSWOOD® and COMPOSITE TEXTILE to create products that embody true circular design. By...

ARTiSAN - Crafted Harmony, Where Japan’s Finest Traditions Meet

ARTiSAN - Crafted Harmony, Where Japan’s Finest...

ARTiSAN unites Tsubame’s metalwork, Takaoka’s coloring, and Yamanaka’s lacquerware to craft refined, artisan-made pieces that blend tradition with modern life.

ARTiSAN - Crafted Harmony, Where Japan’s Finest...

ARTiSAN unites Tsubame’s metalwork, Takaoka’s coloring, and Yamanaka’s lacquerware to craft refined, artisan-made pieces that blend tradition with modern life.

FUJITAKA TOWEL – Timeless Craftsmanship from Imabari Since 1919

FUJITAKA TOWEL – Timeless Craftsmanship from Im...

Founded in 1919, Fujitaka Towel is a heritage manufacturer in Imabari, Japan. With full in-house production, Fujitaka creates timeless towels rooted in craftsmanship and quality.

FUJITAKA TOWEL – Timeless Craftsmanship from Im...

Founded in 1919, Fujitaka Towel is a heritage manufacturer in Imabari, Japan. With full in-house production, Fujitaka creates timeless towels rooted in craftsmanship and quality.