JAPAN CRAFT STORIES is an independent editorial magazine that introduces Japanese traditional crafts, the makers behind them, contemporary Japanese making, and textiles and fashion — such as kimono, indigo dyeing and upcycled designs — to readers around the world. We do not sell anything on this site.
Who runs this site
Operated by Tetote Inc. (planned). Technical support: WASABI Inc. The operator details are being finalized and will be updated on this page (Operator).
What we care about
- Official and public sources: Our stories are based on information published by public bodies, producing regions, craft associations, museums and makers themselves. Every article lists its sources at the end.
- No invented quotes: We never make up what a maker or artisan said. We only quote words that appear in a published source.
- No unsupported claims: We do not state prices, availability or stock unless a source says so, and we do not use superlatives such as “the best in the world.” Please check the latest details with each maker or shop.
- Neutral stories: Our articles are not advertisements. If a link leads to a service of our operator or a related company, we say so clearly next to the link.
Categories
- Traditional Crafts: ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, woodwork, metalwork, washi paper and more
- Fashion & Textiles: weaving, dyeing, kimono and Japanese fabric
- Makers & Stories: artisans, workshops and how skills are passed on
- Discover: workshop visits, hands-on experiences, craft museums and pottery fairs
How our articles are made
Articles are drafted in Japanese with the help of AI (a large language model) from the sources above, automatically checked (numbers and facts against the sources, no long copying, links only to verified official sites, no price or stock claims, no invented quotes, no exaggeration), and then translated into English. Every article is reviewed and approved by an editor before it is published.
Images
The images in our articles are AI-generated images for illustration only, labelled “Image (AI-generated photo).” They do not show an actual work, maker, workshop or product. We do not copy photos from our sources.
Corrections
If you find an error or outdated information, please let us know through the contact page. We will check it and correct the article, showing the update date.
Established November 8, 2026