Textiles are vital to modern day-to-day life. Here are four companies that draw on more than half a century of experience to produce everything from silk to high-end yarn.

Savor the prefecture’s finest produce long after your trip is over!

80-year-old Masaaki Hiroi has dedicated his life to handcrafting gorgeous wooden toys the old-fashioned way.

HandMade in Japan Fes presents a weekend full of crafts, music, performances, food, drinks and farmers markets conveniently packed in one venue.

A rainy day doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up indoors. Pottery anyone?

Japanese 'sumi-e' ink wash painting is a great hobby to pick up—it's cheap and easy to get started!

Head to Tottori for bunny-ear 'omamori'—or 'ema' plaques in the shape of spirits from 'GeGeGe no Kitaro'! And if you've got a memory you'd rather put in the past, why not just set it afloat? Find out how!

Check out this tablecloth specifically designed for fair booths, and how it makes all the difference in staying organized!