On Her Skin by Photographer Asako Shimizu
Photographer Asako Shimizu's series 'On Her Skin' is both vivid and mesmerising. This collection has a timeless appeal with a resulting concept that's quite poetic.
Tempo Mobile Series by Mother Tool
Japanese company Mother Tool have grouped together a skilled collection of architects and designers who have individually offered their own take on kinetic sculpture.
Reflections by Photographer Naruki Oshima
A series titled Reflections that tests our relationship with the everyday. In these photos we see a transparent layering effect where the original topic becomes more and more distorted.
Japanese Tea Wares at Everyone’s Tea
A showcase of some imagery from 'Everyone's Tea'. Owned by Kohei Yamamoto, their concept is to enhance peoples lives with rustic elegance and quiet simplicity.
Kyoto Woodcraft by Nakagawa Mokkougei
Best known for producing traditional Japanese buckets called 'ki-oke', Nakagawa Mokkougei makes these by joining slats of wood together held in place by well-positioned metal rings.
Woodwork by Japanese Maker Tomokazu Furui
I’m pleased to introduce a new maker in the shop, one that's very skilled and who's an expert at manipulating wood in to beautiful form. A Japanese woodworker that goes by the name of Tomokazu Furui.
Flower Vases by Satoshi Nishikawa
These flower vases by Japanese artist Satoshi Nishikawa really are profound. He uses primitive clay and sculpting methods to create these earthy vessels, contemporary and characterful.
“Urushi Craftsman” by Hirokazu Kishida
A short film by Kyoto born filmmaker Hirokazu Kishida. This shows the working processes of the lacquer craftsmen that create for Yamada Heiando, a tableware and accessories company.
Refined by Fire, Potter Clayton Amemiya
This short film captures "nature as inspiration" first hand thanks to Clayton Amemiya, a Hawaiian artist who was originally taught in Okinawa by Japanese master potter Seisho Kuniyoshi.
Calligraphy by Japanese Artist Sen
This short film and photography captures the making process of talented Japanese calligrapher Sen (aka Rinka Obitsu), who's attempting to perfect her calligraphy through a piece titled "Prayer".
Handmade Cutlery by Rieko Fujimoto at OEN Shop
Japanese metal worker Rieko Fujimoto for example is one that really struck a chord with me. When I first discovered her works I was fascinated by her unique style, also her pursuit of making objects for everyday use.
Seasons by Tatsuyasu Watanabe
Japanese photographer Tatsuyasu Watanabe appealed to me when I stumbled across his blog. He's been working on a series titled 'Season' and has recently exhibited at a gallery in Japan.
