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

#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.

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.

All Episodes

2026.01.16

From Tokyo to Chichibu: Becoming an Artisan's Wife While Raising Four Children and My Role at Arakei Textile

2025.11.26

Captivated by Kishu Chests: The Journey of Chiaki Azuma, the First Female Traditional Craftswoman

2025.11.12

From Self-Taught to Metalwork Artisan: Emi Sashou's Journey of Handicraft and Family at Jewelry Sashou

2025.07.02

Hisako Kubode of Shozu Shikko: Finding Her Own Unique Role

2025.06.05

As a Wife, Mother, & Supporter of Traditional Craft—Sayaka Ikeda of the Ikeda Kasuri Textile for Kurume Kasuri