1. ASAHIYAKI: Tradition with a Twist

    ASAHIYAKI: Tradition with a Twist

    With over 400 years of history, ASAHIYAKI has played an important role in cultivating the tea culture in the Uji region of Japan. 
  2. Wataru Hatano: The Art of Washi

    Wataru Hatano: The Art of Washi

    Words by: Tanya SinghPhoto Credit: Wataru Hatano Trained as a washi craftsman and artist, Wataru Hatano is devoted towards keeping the traditional art of washi alive.
  3. Gato Mikio Shouten: Balancing Tradition and Change

    Gato Mikio Shouten: Balancing Tradition and Change

    A business spanning four generations, Gato Mikio Shouten is on a journey to keep tradition alive while adapting to continually evolving consumer needs. 
  4. Minimalist Splendor: How Spiritualism and A Reverence For Nature Shaped Japanese Design As We Know It

    Minimalist Splendor: How Spiritualism and A Reverence For Nature Shaped Japanese Design As We Know It

    Japan's strong connection to nature stems from Shintō,