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A woman in a white pleated skirt wears bright red-and-plaid Gyoda tabi, showing how the traditional Japanese split-toe footwear has found a place in contemporary everyday dress.

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.

Japanese Crafts

6 min read

A beautiful Japanese traditional craft object illustrating the concept of yo no bi, representing the strict Dentoteki Kogeihin designation.

Not Every Beautiful Object Qualifies as Dentōteki Kōgeihin ｜TOKOWAKA

What does it take for an object to be officially recognized as a Japanese traditional craft? Discover the 5 rigorous criteria of Dentōteki Kōgeihin and the philosophy of time, use, and regional identity behind them.

Japanese Crafts

8 min read