Interview with a craftsman

心がととのうお守り 京念珠をつくり、学ぶ-京都・職人ワークショップ2026夏-

Kyoto Juzu Rosary Making and Learning Workshop:...

A workshop where you can experience the traditional culture of Kyoto, learn its essence, and enjoy it with all five senses, all from the comfort of your own home. The...

Kyoto Juzu Rosary Making and Learning Workshop:...

A workshop where you can experience the traditional culture of Kyoto, learn its essence, and enjoy it with all five senses, all from the comfort of your own home. The...

夏次郎商店とこぎん刺し|「いぱだだを履く。展」

Natsujiro Shoten and Koginzashi | "Wearing Ipad...

The act of "putting on shoes" means more than just putting them on. It involves choosing shoes that suit your body and daily life, trying them out, and getting used...

Natsujiro Shoten and Koginzashi | "Wearing Ipad...

The act of "putting on shoes" means more than just putting them on. It involves choosing shoes that suit your body and daily life, trying them out, and getting used...

夏次郎商店とこぎん刺し | 03

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 03

(Sakai) You didn't know about HANAO SHOES, did you? ( Natsujiro) I didn't know. But I once saw them selling thong caps, not HANAO SHOES. (Sakai) ! Why! Haha, they...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 03

(Sakai) You didn't know about HANAO SHOES, did you? ( Natsujiro) I didn't know. But I once saw them selling thong caps, not HANAO SHOES. (Sakai) ! Why! Haha, they...

夏次郎商店とこぎん刺し | 02

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 02

(Natsujiro) I think other people probably started doing it too, but everyone said it wasn't mainstream. But as the number of people gradually increased, people started to think that it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 02

(Natsujiro) I think other people probably started doing it too, but everyone said it wasn't mainstream. But as the number of people gradually increased, people started to think that it...

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Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 01

(Sakai) In Aomori, you learn Kogin embroidery during home economics class, right? (Natsujiro) Yes, I learned it in home economics class when I was in high school. Everyone learns it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 01

(Sakai) In Aomori, you learn Kogin embroidery during home economics class, right? (Natsujiro) Yes, I learned it in home economics class when I was in high school. Everyone learns it...

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Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 00

Time flies and three years have passed. In May 2022, the "Natsujiro Shoten Wearing Ipadata Exhibition Vol. 5" was held at Gallery CASAICO in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Natsujiro Shoten...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi | 00

Time flies and three years have passed. In May 2022, the "Natsujiro Shoten Wearing Ipadata Exhibition Vol. 5" was held at Gallery CASAICO in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Natsujiro Shoten...

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KYOTO T5 is an abbreviation for the "Kyoto Traditional Culture Innovation Laboratory," an organization managed by Kyoto University of the Arts. Whole Love Kyoto collaborates with KYOTO T5 to archive Kyoto's traditional culture and offer innovative products inspired by it.

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