Series

A place where different perspectives intersect, the present state of Japanese crafts

The Future Map of Crafts

#Series 001_The Future Map of Crafts

The Next Generation of Craftsmen Look Toward the Future

Young artisans who are learning tradition and searching for their own unique expressions. Their journey, filled with uncertainty yet moving forward, holds clues to the future. We bring you the voices of these young people who are not content to simply carry on tradition, but are creating the next generation of crafts.

Crossing Perspectives

#Series 002_Crossing Perspectives

Japanese Craft at the Intersection of Cultures and Values

What draws them to Japanese craftsmanship? Through living, working, and learning in Japan, they encountered a world of refined skills and artistry. From their unique cultural backgrounds, they share how Japanese handcrafts resonate with them—and the possibilities they see beyond.

Living Beside Tradition

#Series 003_Living Beside Tradition

The Choice and Daily Life of a ”Craftsman's Wife”

Women who married into families that carry on traditional crafts. Balancing the artisan's family business, community ties, and raising children... This series portrays the reality and hope of craftsmanship from the “other side of the story” that is rarely spoken of.