As I live and travel Japan, it is my hope that I can learn more about Japan’s National Treasures and their traditional crafts.
The main objective of this part of my journey was to investigate the crafts of Japan and if it might be possible to integrate with my existing projects and explore the possibilities of collaborating on a series of projects …
I have now been in Japan for about a year now, finally settled in and now exploring Traditional Japanese Crafts. So this part of my Journey is about to happen.
Currently planning trips to Wakayama, Fukui and Kyoto to try …
My first 7 days in Japan was spent in Tokyo. There were several things that I accomplished while in Tokyo.
Prototype Paper and Bamboo Lamp is inspired by many elements of Japan and its culture. Washi Crafts, Bamboo Forest, Traditional Construction and Japanese Umbrellas to name just a few. Conceptualized as a collaboration tool to work with existing crafts people …
As I look back at a portion of my portfolio of work I see some influences in my projects and products. Origami (Paper Folded) Picture Frame is an example of this. Designed, manufactured and distributed by GOMA/USA in the early …
As a Sansei (third generation Japanese American), from an early age I had been exposed to Traditional Japanese Crafts around our home. However growing …
