Artisanal Japan
Japan has combined western techniques with native sensibilities
Japan has combined western techniques with native sensibilities
apan has successfully kept its artisanal culture alive. It didn’t replace legacy Japanese craft with the modern technology. Instead, it assimilated it with Japanese tradition. From food to hotel to clothes Japan is a go to place to learn about the blend of modern with ancient.
Hand made knives: Sakai, Osaka has been making artisanal knives since 3rd century. Link
Artisanal vinegars: The starter for vinegar is hundreds of years old. Link
Twig tea: Instead of roasting tea leaves Maruhachi Seichajo tea brewery uses is made from the stalk of the plant. Link
Soy sauce: Horikawaya soy sauce brewery is 300 years old. Link
Ageless sake: Masumi factory bottles premium sake once a year. Link
Mirin: Cooking alcohol mirin is made from rice. Link
Fish cake: Artisans at Suzihiro make Japan’s finest kamaboko (fish cake). Link
Traditional dying: BUAISOU Collective Is Reviving Traditional Dyeing Link