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 had visited Kanazawa on one of my previous trips to Japan, but this time I wanted to spend my five days exploring. The city is recognized as having cultural diversity with young aspiring designers migrating to Kanazawa. Respecting Tradition, …
Gifu has always been a place that I have wanted to visit as it has many Cultural Heritage elements within the Prefecture. Immediately upon exiting the train station in Hide Takayama and checking into my Hotel, I knew that my …
My first trip to Japan was in 1989 and I returned in 1991 with the birth of my daughter in Fukuoka. These first trips were the first exposure to Japan and the secrete to elements to who I am.
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As a Sansei (third generation Japanese American), from an early age I had been exposed to Traditional Japanese Crafts around our home. However growing …
