Shinya YamadaMay 113 minExperience the Essence of 'Wabi-Sabi' Japanese Culture in Kagurazaka, Tokyo'Wabi-Sabi' and the Beauty of Imperfection Japanese culture is often symbolized by the spirituality of 'Wabi-Sabi.' A crucial element of...
Shinya YamadaApr 252 minJapanese Traditional Crafts—Once Lost, They May Never Return: How to Support Japanese Artisans with Experience TourJapan is home to numerous exquisite traditional crafts, but they are not automatically preserved through generations. The market for...
Shinya YamadaMar 162 minDo you know Edo Komon? How to Experience Both Authentic Dyeing Artisans and Samurai in Tokyo.Exploring the Essence of Edo Komon: Authentic Dyeing Artisan Experience in Tokyo Edo Komon, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique,...
Shinya YamadaFeb 252 minExperience Tokyo's Tradition: 'Some no Komichi' Held February 23-25 and the Authentic Artisan ExperienceOn February 24th, I had the pleasure of witnessing the "Some no Komichi" event in Ochiai, Shinjuku. The fabrics stretched across the...