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Design & Lifestyle
The Light in a Piece of Cloth, the Stillness of a Human Form: Inside YUJINART’s Century of Craft｜TOKOWAKA
See how YUJINART translates century-old Japanese craft into modern spaces. Tokowaka explores their use of Nishijin-ori textiles and Kimekomi techniques for contemporary interiors and fashion.
7 min read
When Craft Starts Talking About Vision: After Jun Nakagawa’s Appointment, Where Does the Good Design Award Want to Take Design? ｜ TOKOWAKA
In 2026, Jun Nakagawa became chair of the Good Design Award. As evaluation shifts from mere aesthetics to corporate vision, how will traditional crafts transition from preservation to industry renewal? Explore past GDA winners to see the future of craft.
9 min read
Putting the Foot Back on the Ground: From Rikuoh to Gyoda Tabi, and the Contemporary Return of a Century-Old Craft ｜TOKOWAKA
Discover the century-old craftsmanship behind Gyoda Tabi, the traditional Japanese split-toe shoes featured in the hit drama Rikuoh. Explore how SAMURAITABI is bringing this "barefoot feel" back to modern daily life.
6 min read
Kept Within Reach, Not Buried in a Closet: How Japanese Craft Brings Phase Free Into Daily Life | TOKOWAKA
Disaster readiness shouldn't mean hiding gear in a closet. Discover how the Japanese concept of "Phase Free" design transforms traditional crafts—like Sabae whistles and Aizu lacquerware—into beautiful, life-saving everyday objects.
7 min read
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