Traditional Arts

Kanze (観世) is a school of Noh (能), a Japanese classic musical drama and one of the five important schools for shite players (leading actors) in professional Noh theatre. It was founded in the 14th century and led by the 26th grand master, Kiyokazu Kanze, who became head at 31. The theatre stage...

Discover Noh in Kyoto curates a range of activities and performances aimed at visitors and residents, designed to deepen their appreciation of this ancient art form. They offer comprehensive information on noh performances and venues in Kyoto and are committed to the global dissemination of this...

With the many processes involved in its production, Kurume Kasuri (久留米絣) takes a great deal of time and effort to make. The traditional technique that dates back over 200 years has been handed down over the generations despite the ebb and flow of the ever-changing world of dyeing and weaving...

A very detailed history of Japanese pottery, ceramic & porcelain art, starting from the Jomon period to the modern era.

Samurai Museum Shop is an online shopping site run by the Samurai Museum in Tokyo, Japan, showing rich Samurai history (including original pieces of Samurai armour, swords and so forth). The mission of the Samurai Museum is to share Samurai spirits with our customers so that they can better...

A site offering antique Japanese swords including cutting tests, saidan, tameshigiri swords, and preserving Japanese swords (日本刀 - Nihonto) for future generations. Free Japanese sword evaluations.

A Japanese site run by Hisashi Saito san, also dealers since the Meiji period (in Japanese and English).

Fine antique and traditionally made Japanese samurai swords and sword fittings for sale.

Forum dedicated to the discussion of genuine Japanese swords (Nihonto) and fittings

The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (刀剣博物館, NBTHK) was founded in February 1948 as an authorized foundation by the government in order to save Japanese sword that was in a critical situation of total destruction when the Occupation Forces tried to confis

Japanese Sword Information Exchange is dedicated to authentic Japanese swords (Nihonto) and sword makers of the last 1300 years.

The JSSUS is recognized by the IRS as a charitable and educational organization for the appreciation and advanced study of the Japanese art sword and related fields of interest.

Nihonto antique Japanese swords – ale of high-class antique Japanese Swords that have met elite standards for quality and integrity (served via Wayback Machine).

Exhibiting the individual works of the best Soshu masters in order to provide an opportunity for anyone who is interested in the art of the Japanese sword.

Kogei Japan lists items designated as "Traditional Crafts of Japan" by the Ministry of Economy. There are five requirements to be recognized as a Traditional Craft of Japan: 1. The crafts must be made for everyday life use 2. The main parts of the manufac

The Japan Falconiformes Center (JFC) was established in 1982 as a natural expansion of The Hawking Club of Japan which has zealously preserved the orthodox tradition-led falconry art of Japan.

Tina Koyama's blog on Japanese arts, crafts and architecture.

A website about Japanese Hanko seals and other aspects of Japanese art and culture.

A network of information about Noritake backmarks, patterns, porcelain production, care and management and an overview of the history behind Nippon Toki Kaisha Limited.

Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors' help and information page and discussion board.