JCRAFTS Contents

  • SPECIALMatcha KnowhowMatcha Knowhow
    There are many kinds of tea made in Japan yet matcha is a comparatively high class tea that is carefully made and also served at formal occasions.
  • JAPAN STYLEJAPAN STYLE03 How to Enjoy Hot SpringsJapan Style vol.3 How to Enjoy Hot Springs
    Below are some pointers on the bath etiquette so that you'll be able to fully enjoy your first Onsen.
  • KEYWORDLearn the keywords04「Edo-kiriko」Learn the keywords forJapanese crafts and traditional culture. 04「Edo-kiriko」
    Kiriko refers to a traditional glass cutting technique. The first cut glass items were produced in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1868) and became common after the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
  • ARTISANSTakano Chikko Fukensai, Souriyo MasudaTakano Chikko Fukensai, Souriyo Masuda
    kyoto lies in basin and the difference between cold and warm weather can be intense. This bamboo…
  • Toki no Kumo SeriesJuni-hitoe Traditional Kimono ExperienceJuni-hitoe Traditional Kimono Experience
    The person who showed our couple the wonders of lacquer. That's Mr. Taiichi Kirimoto, a lacquer artisan.
  • WORKSHOPJuni-hitoe Traditional Kimono ExperienceJuni-hitoe Traditional Kimono Experience
    This is a popular plan that lets you change into a beautiful court lady of the Heian period.