Iwai Dako Cerebration Kites From Izumo
The Izumo Iwai dako cerebration kite This is a lucky kite made in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, in the shape …
Wood Crafts
Master Sculpture Hidari Jingoro: The Myth, The Man And The legend
Hidari Jingoro ( 左 甚五郎, Hidano Jingoro) was a legendary sculptor who is said to have been active in the …
Kongo Gumi – The Miyadaiku World’s Oldest Company
Kongo Gumi is a Japanese construction company and was the world’s oldest continuously ongoing independent company, operating for over 1,400 …
What Is A Sawara Ohitsu?
A Sawra Ohitsu is a type of Ohitsu or rice container that is covered with a short lid. The Ohitsu …