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Jul 23, 20192 min read
Koisago - the hidden gem with 5 kilns and a lot more.
Super grateful for the invitation from Mr. Hiroshi Sako of Hiko Mizuno College in Tokyo, to spend a day in Tochigi with their amazing...
Mikster
Jun 28, 20192 min read
The biometrics of ceramics.
Do you know some potteries in Japan have unique fingerprints? If you are a potter, have you try playing with decorating the base of...
Mikster
May 25, 20194 min read
30 steps 2 months: Story of the humble Kasuri textile
My Kyushu exploration led me to Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture, most famous for Yame-cha (Yame green tea). I don't come here for the...
Mikster
Apr 16, 20192 min read
Monster Inc. at Hida Furukawa
All countries have their own ghouls, goblins, monsters and folklore. Japanese "youkai" monster-theme activities and exhibitions always...
Mikster
Mar 7, 20192 min read
PRATT finding meaning of things in Tokyo
It was great pleasure to be part of the Pratt Institute's travel workshop in late Feb. A group of 21 academics and creative...
Mikster
Dec 24, 20183 min read
Fall is Kyushu-bound! KARATSU KUNCHI
While Winter is approaching, we have lots to report on TKTB activities in Fall. For those who follow us on FB, you know we were busy in...
Mikster
Nov 30, 20184 min read
Ureshino Surprise
Ureshino is a small onsen town, most famous as a stop-over town for its beautifying hotsprings and Ureshino green tea. I am no expert in...
Mikster
Sep 29, 20181 min read
Fall excitement! (updated 10/7/2018)
Two events in Kyushu that Taketombo will report on! We are supposed to be visiting the festival on 10/8 but typhoon landed Kyushu area...
Mikster
Aug 26, 20182 min read
西日本豪雨災害支援 West Japan Disaster Relief - Summer 2018
(Eng after Jap) その日、日本語でうまく話せないスピーチを投稿します: 愛媛でここ10日間の特別な経験を終えました。まず、私をいつも世話してくれてありがとうございます。私は日本語をもっと堪能に話すことができればもっとコミュニケーションができ、もっと助けることが...
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