japanese craftsmanship
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Making the cut
We join movie directors, curators and yakuza, who all drop in on the young blade keeping alive a centuries-old Japanese craft.
Digging it
Getting your hands dirty in the name of cultivating your green patch is that much more pleasing with the right tools. And in Japan they have developed the ultimate garden shed accessories.
Hidden gems
The small Japanese town of Yame, and its surrounding countryside, is pulling in visitors with its new inn and craft heritage.
Hidden treasures
On a quiet residential street in Japan’s historic capital stands a living monument to the city’s coveted craft traditions.
Socks appeal
If you're in Japan and need hosiery for any occasion, there's only one place to shop. Tabio have shaped the market in its own image.
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How Japanese outdoors company Goldwin melds technical prowess with sharp cuts for adventurers and urban explorers – and is now known for producing the world’s most coveted outdoorswear.
Lost and found: Nikko’s century-old china gets a Tokyo stage
A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.
Design awards 2021, part 2
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Spring it on
Our round-up of the latest looks for spring takes in unisex cashmere from Amsterdam, ethical cotton from Nigeria, Japanese specs in the spotlight and the resurgence of a thoroughly modern Marimekko.
