Journal – "Weaving Words"
See You at OKUNO in Nara
Our Basketry Exhibition & Sale at OKUNO in Nara is almost here. In this journal, I share a photo guide from Kintetsu Nara Station to the venue, along with payment...
See You at OKUNO in Nara
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In the final part of my visit to Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama, I look at how black bamboo branches, tips, and leaves are carefully put to use, from Nagaho...
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In this second part of my visit to Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama, I follow the process of preparing black bamboo for shipment—from removing branches and cutting to length, to...
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In early summer 2026, I visited Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama to learn more about black bamboo. From harvesting and caring for the groves to the way young green bamboo...
1basketry | Basketry Exhibition & Sale in Nara
This September, 1basketry will hold its first Basketry Exhibition & Sale in the Kansai region. Join us in Nara to explore handcrafted baskets, bamboo ware, and other traditional works from...
Welcome to Japan, Manfred
Manfred, one of the organisers of the Basketry Festival in Lichtenfels, Germany, visited Japan. This journal follows a one-day trip to Yamanashi, where we visited Chikuseido, enjoyed local food and...