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Shikki

Shikki: The Delicate Japanese Lacquerware

Shikki (lacquerware) is a Japanese craft of painting paper, basketry, leather, and wooden items with “urushi.” It is one of Japan's most iconic traditional handicrafts. For centuries, it has been used...

Shikki: The Delicate Japanese Lacquerware

Shikki (lacquerware) is a Japanese craft of painting paper, basketry, leather, and wooden items with “urushi.” It is one of Japan's most iconic traditional handicrafts. For centuries, it has been used...

Japanese Arts (II): Rakugo

Japanese Arts (II): Rakugo

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art. It's a verbal entertainment performed by one person. The performer will tell a story only through words and actions. Most of the stories are...

Japanese Arts (II): Rakugo

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art. It's a verbal entertainment performed by one person. The performer will tell a story only through words and actions. Most of the stories are...