It's a traditional way to gift good fortune to others. The paper crane has also become a symbol of solidarity and peace worldwide due to the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who survived ...

The traditional craft of hand-making paper, or Washi, is practised in three communities in Japan. The paper is made from fibres of the paper mulberry and used for letter writing and books, but also to ...

“The sales of traditional Japanese crafts peaked in 1975 and have ... including Kuruke Kasuri, washi paper, and Yame chochin (paper lanterns). Craft Inn Te’s two guest rooms are themed around ...

Every stage, from the carving of bamboo frames to the application of washi (traditional Japanese paper) or silk, is executed with care by craftspeople in Kyoto and Shiga prefectures. A wide range ...

Of those, 22 are registered in Japan and include Kabuki, traditional Japanese food and washi paper. According to the proposal outline, the prototype of the technology for sake brewing using koji ...

Traditional craft technique, lacquerware, is the focus of the Celine Maki-e exhibition, a natural exploration for the French luxury house, which has consistently woven Japanese culture throughout its ...