LCM Editors

LCM Editors

Writer / Editor

Local Creators’ Market is a project that aims to strengthen ties between the localities where craft traditions are upheld, the creators who live there carrying on those skills and know-how, and potential markets for them beyond Japan.

Why lacquerware?

Why lacquerware?

Urushi, essentially, is the enduring appeal of this all-natural wonder material.

August 2, 2019
Supporting Sericulture Farms & Environmentally Friendly

Supporting Sericulture Farms & Environmentally Friendly

Usui Raw Silk Company in Annaka, Gunma, is Japan’s largest silk mill. Now, Usui is the only one left.

August 1, 2019
Amikumi-zaiku: A living craft

Amikumi-zaiku: A living craft

Visit Mishima and you will see handmade basketry everywhere. Neither decorative pieces of art nor casual souvenirs, they are living works of natural beauty, used and appreciated daily.

July 31, 2019
Kurashiki Canvas–Kurashiki, Okayama

Kurashiki Canvas–Kurashiki, Okayama

From ship sails to street fashions, Japan’s 100 percent natural high-quality canvas turns up in more places than you’d imagine. And it’s surprisingly soft and silky to the touch.

July 30, 2019
Sekishu Washi Paper–Hamada, Shimane

Sekishu Washi Paper–Hamada, Shimane

Crafted by hand from the fi ber of trees grown by the artisans themselves, these resilient, textured papers are easy on the environment in ways worth knowing about.

July 29, 2019
Kishu Lacquerware–Kainan, Wakayama

Kishu Lacquerware–Kainan, Wakayama

The moist, silky look of urushi lacquer is deceiving: this all-natural coating is durable enough to outlast us all. Two artisans carry on the Kishu heritage of using raw sap in innovative ways.

July 24, 2019
Seto Ceramic Ware – Seto, Aichi

Seto Ceramic Ware – Seto, Aichi

Kilns were fi ring wares in this Land of Pottery as far back as the 10th century. Seto potters today can meet just about any design or technical challenge. Read on to see their diverse styles.

July 16, 2019
Gunma Silk–Annaka and Midori, Gunma

Gunma Silk–Annaka and Midori, Gunma

A bioactive protein secreted by silkworms and typically discarded in silk-making is being recovered and adapted for use in high-end bath products that benefi t skin and the environment.

July 15, 2019
Mishima Basketry–Mishima, Fukushima

Mishima Basketry–Mishima, Fukushima

Deep in snow country, where the Tadami River flows, lies a town where handmade basketry is just one secret behind a community-wide joie de vivre.

July 11, 2019
A Japancrafted Life– Videos Selection 2018

A Japancrafted Life– Videos Selection 2018

These are selected Videos dedicated to this year by editorial team!

March 6, 2019
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Local Creators’ Market is a project that aims to strengthen ties between the localities where craft traditions are upheld, the creators who live there carrying on those skills and know-how, and potential markets for them beyond Japan.

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