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Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...
The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...
Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...
The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...
Yoichi Hieda awarded at the 47th Yamaguchi Trad...
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...
Yoichi Hieda awarded at the 47th Yamaguchi Trad...
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...
Pine-soot making：traditional way「Shoji Daki Way」
In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...
Pine-soot making：traditional way「Shoji Daki Way」
In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...
Nagano san family on the popular TV Show "Who w...
Sumi ink making house "KINKOEN" was featured in a popular Japanese TV program, 'Who Wants To Come To Japan.' This is a great program for ones who love Shodo and...
Nagano san family on the popular TV Show "Who w...
Sumi ink making house "KINKOEN" was featured in a popular Japanese TV program, 'Who Wants To Come To Japan.' This is a great program for ones who love Shodo and...
What is this for? ： rice cooker
In the atelier where sumi ink sticks are made, there's a soot-covered rice cooker. It's a somewhat peculiar sight, but this is an indispensable tool for making sumi ink. Sumi...
What is this for? ： rice cooker
In the atelier where sumi ink sticks are made, there's a soot-covered rice cooker. It's a somewhat peculiar sight, but this is an indispensable tool for making sumi ink. Sumi...
special campaign
rimpamura offers exclusive opportunities to explore profound wisdom and artistry through the lives, skills, and creations of shokunin (artisans) dedicated to traditional crafts. Our goal is not only to provide...
special campaign
rimpamura offers exclusive opportunities to explore profound wisdom and artistry through the lives, skills, and creations of shokunin (artisans) dedicated to traditional crafts. Our goal is not only to provide...