It is our great pleasure to announce that Yoichi Hieda is awarded the "Japan Crafts Association Yamaguchi Branch Director's Award", the equivalent of the first prize, at the 47th Yamaguchi Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
The awarded suzuri inkstone is featured in the poster for this crafts exhibition. Its beautiful form is truly captivating 😍 If you happen to be in Yamaguchi or are traveling through Yamaguchi, this is a must-visit!
The 47th Yamaguchi Traditional Crafts Exhibition is held at the Hagi Uragami Museum from April 6th (Saturday) until April 14th (Sunday).