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日本のラグジュアリーについて考える(5):人間であることの豊かさ

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (5): Luxury, the way...

At our company, we do not define traditional crafts as “luxury” in the sense commonly used in today’s luxury industry. However, there is no doubt that they are exceptional objects—masterpieces—that...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (5): Luxury, the way...

At our company, we do not define traditional crafts as “luxury” in the sense commonly used in today’s luxury industry. However, there is no doubt that they are exceptional objects—masterpieces—that...

日本のラグジュアリーについて考える(4): AI時代の伝統工芸 

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (4): Traditional Cra...

Although the title is grand, I cannot even begin to guess what place traditional craftsmanship will hold in the age of AI. However, I have a deep personal interest in...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (4): Traditional Cra...

Although the title is grand, I cannot even begin to guess what place traditional craftsmanship will hold in the age of AI. However, I have a deep personal interest in...

西陣 どんな場所?(3):見どころ 桜 (3月下旬から4月中旬)

All About Nishijin (3): Cherry Blossoms in Nish...

When the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms fall, it may seem that the cherry blossom season has come to an end. However, in Nishijin, the blossoms were still in full bloom...

All About Nishijin (3): Cherry Blossoms in Nish...

When the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms fall, it may seem that the cherry blossom season has come to an end. However, in Nishijin, the blossoms were still in full bloom...

日本のラグジュアリーについて考える(3): 伝統工芸のグローバル化における”日本らしさ”の扱い

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (3):"Japaneseness" i...

As traditional crafts aim to expand into the global market, the inherent nature of Japanese aesthetics makes them somewhat challenging to position within a global lifestyle. Personally, I have experienced...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (3):"Japaneseness" i...

As traditional crafts aim to expand into the global market, the inherent nature of Japanese aesthetics makes them somewhat challenging to position within a global lifestyle. Personally, I have experienced...

日本のラグジュアリーについて考える(2): ラグジュアリーの再定義

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (2):Traditional Craf...

In recent years, traditional crafts seem to be increasingly mentioned within the context of luxury. For instance, JAXURY, a committee that encapsulates "Japan’s Authentic Luxury" in a single word, grants...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (2):Traditional Craf...

In recent years, traditional crafts seem to be increasingly mentioned within the context of luxury. For instance, JAXURY, a committee that encapsulates "Japan’s Authentic Luxury" in a single word, grants...

日本のラグジュアリーについて考える(1) 伝統工芸の現在 個人的考察

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (1): Traditional C...

The market for traditional Japanese crafts, while open to debate regarding its size, undoubtedly retains a dedicated clientele. Even in an era dominated by inexpensive mass-produced goods, few question the...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (1): Traditional C...

The market for traditional Japanese crafts, while open to debate regarding its size, undoubtedly retains a dedicated clientele. Even in an era dominated by inexpensive mass-produced goods, few question the...