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The Essence of Craftsmanship in Bonsai Tools
Just as a bonsai artist carefully prunes and shapes their trees, Japanese artisans craft bonsai tools with precision and care.
The Heritage of Ja...
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Japanese Pottery & Banko Ware
In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...
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Where to start ? Bonsai For Beginners
The art of bonsai, cultivating miniature trees in pots, comes from a rich and fascinating history. This practice -or art- combines patience, crea...
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The legendary Six Ancient Kilns of Japanese Pottery
What are these legendary six ancient Kilns you wonder ? Let's take you with us through Japanese history and art of pottery.
HISTORY OF THE SIX AN...
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Ikebana, Slow Down, Be Creative and Connect to Nature: By Ilse Beunen
Ikebana is often translated as Japanese Flower Arranging, but I have mixed feelings about that translation. Ikebana is so much more flower arrangi...
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Mr. Shige: a Third Generation of Bonsai Scissors Artisan
The city of Tsubame Sanjo, in Niigata Prefecture, is known by many as the town with most CEO in Japan. This is due to the fact that is a very ent...
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Vol#4 The Value of Tools for Japanese Artisans
Vol #4 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Japanese Artisans and Tools
Artisans and craftsmen have been active in Japan for a long time. From artisan expert...
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The Japanese Artisans Behind Wazakura Bonsai Cutters
The city of Sanjo, in Niigata prefecture, has been called for centuries the 'Town of Metal'.Located in the rural and peaceful are of Tsubame-San...
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