# Kogei Japonica > Connecting Artisans, Businesses, and the World —A Collaborative Platform for Japanese Traditional Crafts Connecting Artisans, Businesses, and the World —A Collaborative Platform for Japanese Traditional Crafts Kogei Japonica is a --- ## Candidates - [Toshiya Kaku](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/toshiya-kaku/): Listening to wood, carving its subtle irregularities into vessels Born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Toshiya Kaku is a woodworker who deepened... - [Ito Sekijin（Ito Sekisui V)](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/sekijin-ito/): The Unique Beauty Born from Red Clay — Living National Treasure of Mumyoi Ware Ito Sekijin（Ito Sekisui V) was born... - [Kazuo Yamagishi](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/kazuo-yamagishi/): Master of Chinkin: Preserving the Timeless Art of Wajima Lacquer for the Future Born in 1954, this distinguished Japanese lacquer... - [Tomoko Eri](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/tomoko-eri/): The Timeless Brilliance of Kirikane — Weaving the Spirit of Tradition into the Future Kirikane is a traditional decorative technique... - [Akira Murayama](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/akira-murayama/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Woodwork” I have been designated as a holder for the carved wood technique within... - [Yukie Osumi](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/yukie-osumi/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Tankin (Metal Hammering)” Yukie Ōsumi is the first woman in Japan’s metal art field... - [Morihito Katsura](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/morihito-katsura/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Chokin (Metal Engraving)” Morihito Katsura is a master metal engraver renowned for his exceptional... - [Iwao Shinno](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/iwao-shinno/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Celadon” Having built my kiln in Shiga Prefecture, I feel that my sensitivity, nurtured... - [Akihiro Maeta](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/akihiro-maeta/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “White Porcelain” What exactly is white porcelain? What is the true nature of vessel... - [Imaizumi Imaemon XIV](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/imaemon/): Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Iroe Jiki (Colored Porcelain)” Innovative ceramic artist who revived the Iro-Nabeshima style in the... --- ## Pages - [Traditional Japanese Craft Experiences](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/experiences/) - [Traditional Japanese Craft Companies](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/companies/) - [Professional Traditional Japanese Craft Artists](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/artists/) - [Japanese Traditional Craft Promotion & Collaboration for Artisans](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/personal/): Kogei Japonica for Personal A Platform Supporting Artisans, Traditional Craft Artists, and Independent Creators Kogei Japonica is a comprehensive platform... - [Japanese Traditional Craft Collaboration & Branding for Businesses](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/enterprise/): Kogei Japonica for Business Craft Collaboration and Branding Support for Companies and Organizations Kogei Japonica is a comprehensive platform connecting... - [A Business Matching Platform for Showcasing Traditional Craft Companies and Professionals](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/enterprise/entry/): Easy Profile Registration in Just 3 Minutes Expand Your Opportunities for Projects, Partnerships, and Media Features Kogei Japonica — The... - [[Japanese Traditional Crafts & Art] Advertising, PR & Marketing Support Plans](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/enterprise/advertising/): Kogei Japonica Traditional Crafts & Art Investment Advertising, PR & Marketing Plans Bringing Japanese traditional crafts and related industries to... - [Company](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/company/): Company Overview “Kogei Japonica” is operated by ARTerrace, Inc. , a company that deals with traditional crafts and art works.... - [Comprehensive Support for Introducing and Producing Traditional Craft Artists and Businesses](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/enterprise/client/): Connecting You with Traditional Craft Artists & Businesses Kogei Japonica connects you with vetted professional traditional craft artists and businesses,... - [Traditional Craft Artist Registration & Business Matching for Japanese Crafts](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/personal/entry/): Quick Registration — Just 3 Minutes Simply fill out our form to join Kogei Japonica, the business matching platform that... - [Privacy Policy](https://en.kogei-japonica.com/privacy/): Privacy Policy ARTerrace, Inc. 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