LACQUERWARE

Many traditional Japanese crafts are under threat. This man is on a mission to save them for future generations.

Don't just buy some Japanese pottery—why not make a piece yourself at the Uzumako Ceramic Art School?

From art islands to ancient gardens and intricate traditional lacquerware, there's plenty to enjoy in and around this Shikoku city.

Looking for a unique souvenir from Japan that isn’t food? Tsugaru-nuri, a type of lacquerware local to Aomori Prefecture, may be the elegant souvenir you’ve been waiting for.

Get a hands-on experience with nine different tradition crafts from Miyagi Prefecture.