A year after a natural disaster, the resilient artisans of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are forging ahead—with great help from the ...

In Wajima, the heart of Japan's lacquerware tradition ... British artist believes that instead of erasing history, art should challenge it to spark debate. A mega project is underway in Denmark ...

The technique is the ancient art of Japanese Kintsugi, a powerful metaphor for life where nothing is ever truly broken. Metallic powder is mixed with resin or lacquer to fix pieces together The ...

Maki-e, a traditional Japanese technique, involves applying lacquer onto fine details and ... of the cherry blossom in a timeless work of art. Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Hoosiers ...

When organic chemist Takayuki Honda visited Okinawa Island in southern Japan a few years ago, he purchased a small dish coated with the glossy vermilion lacquer that’s characteristic of the region.

Kiyokawa Hiroki is working to share the traditional restoration method of "kintsugi" with people in Japan and around the world. He talks about the spirit of sustainability behind the technique.

He even applied lacquer to the saddle seat and other leather parts, and ended up with a work of art. The 42-year-old Iwahara, president of Misola Japan Arts and Crafts, plans to post a video and ...