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Good thoughts, Good acts in 2024: Japan Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief & Craft Revitalization
Good thoughts, Good acts in 2024: Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief & Craft Revitalization

Mikster
Feb 27, 20243 min read


"A drop of Lacquer, a drop of Life" a unique Japan Travel Experience for Culture Travel Enthusiasts
In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...

Mikster
Sep 16, 20233 min read


Sad news from the urushi Japanese lacquer tree forest.
In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...

Mikster
Aug 5, 20232 min read


An Inconvenient Reality. Lights-off at a Japanese traditional craft shop.
Our goal has always been telling stories of important traditional crafts in Japan that deserves more attention. We build close...

Mikster
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Japan, anyone?
Summer is here! We are anticipating a hotter than usual summer in Japan this year... Totally not looking forward to it (the...

Mikster
May 26, 20221 min read


The post office trainee, 10 cents, and a towel of gratitude.
My local tiny post office (with only 1 cash register) is a place where I frequent multiple times a week since September. There are...

Mikster
Dec 31, 20203 min read


Slow-Craft, Slow-Living,Name Sealing and Snail-Mail
It's Cyber-Monday, how cyber are we here in Japan? With COVID lingering, digital platform and e-commerce is becoming crucial to the...

Mikster
Dec 1, 20203 min read


The Ghostly Sakai-minato
(EyeBall Papa spinning at the Monster Shrine) Eye balls are floating everywhere. The sound of walking wooden clogs can be heard along the...

Mikster
Oct 6, 20205 min read


Tokoname - still "slippery" with their fine red clay.
Interesting facts about Tokoname: a funny name translating to "slippery ground", super easy access, and carrying a wide range of...

Mikster
Sep 26, 20203 min read


Fukiya -The beautiful village of red iron oxide
The first thing that comes to mind when I arrived this remote village is Roussillon in Southern France. The natural reddish hue of the...

Mikster
Sep 18, 20202 min read
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