Series

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

Discovering the Soul of "Made in Japan" (Jonathan Barnabe)

#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.

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.

All Episodes

Discovering the Soul of "Made in Japan" (Jonathan Barnabe)

Discovering the Soul of "Made in Japan" (Jonathan Barnabe)

The Key to Illuminating the Future of Japanese Craftsmanship: The Inheritance of the "Takumi" (Steve Beimel)

The Key to Illuminating the Future of Japanese Craftsmanship: The Inheritance of the "Takumi" (Steve Beimel)

From France to Osaka: The Story of a Blacksmith Passing on the Traditions and Charm of Sakai (Eric Chevallier)

From France to Osaka: The Story of a Blacksmith Passing on the Traditions and Charm of Sakai (Eric Chevallier)

Bridging Cultures with Yuzen: Traditional Techniques & Vision for the Future (Tulika Ranjan)

Bridging Cultures with Yuzen: Traditional Techniques & Vision for the Future (Tulika Ranjan)

Japanese crafts: Kurume Kasuri and textile networks (Vera Bracklo)

Japanese crafts: Kurume Kasuri and textile networks (Vera Bracklo)

Between tradition and creation, a French designer in Japan (Mathilde Roseanne Bregeon)

Between tradition and creation, a French designer in Japan (Mathilde Roseanne Bregeon)

Noh Past, Noh Present, Noh Future? (John Oglevee)

Noh Past, Noh Present, Noh Future? (John Oglevee)

Handmade Washi Challenges : Crafting Through Modern Times (Emilie Even)

Handmade Washi Challenges : Crafting Through Modern Times (Emilie Even)

Sacred Paper (Allan West)

Sacred Paper (Allan West)

Rediscovering Japanese Textile Treasures: A French Designer's Journey (Clémentine Sandner)

Rediscovering Japanese Textile Treasures: A French Designer's Journey (Clémentine Sandner)

Indigo and Japanese crafts inspire me (Sally Hancox)

Indigo and Japanese crafts inspire me (Sally Hancox)

Japanese Arts and Culture at a Crossroads – by David Stanley Hewett: Preserving and Evolving Japanese Traditions as Sources of National Identity (David Stanley Hewett)

An unexpected journey (Rudge Jeff)

An unexpected journey (Rudge Jeff)