The Sakitime Blog

Japan is home to dozens of distinct ceramic traditions, each shaped by its region's unique clay, water, and the philosophy of the artisans who've...

In Tokyo's Sumida and Koto wards, a handful of master artisans still practice one of Japan's most mesmerizing crafts: Edo Kiriko (江戸切子) — the...

Japanese craftsmanship is famous for its precision and beauty, and nowhere is this more evident than in the art of glassmaking. Edo-Kiriko, a traditional...