Beauty & Fashion
Bringing Tokyo’s traditional crafts into the 21st century
J-STORIES - Japan’s traditional crafts, a rich repository of centuries-old skills and techniques, are popular with...
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Weaving history: Japanese kimono artisans enter India’s sari market
J-STORIES - The Indian sari, worn by females in the world's most populated country, is emerging...
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ReBirth wool : Reviving tradition and sustainability in Japan’s textile industry
J-STORIES - The central Japan region of Bishu In Gifu Prefecture has a wool-producing heritage to...
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Preserving heritage and combating fast fashion – A centuries-old craft envisions a sustainable future for clothing Industry
J-STORIES - At one time, the jet-black kimono bearing family crests known as “montsuki,” were an...
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Harmonizing tradition and technology with immersive sound experience
J-STORIES - Traditional tatami mat producers in the city of Yatsuhiro have tuned in to the...
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Fishing for fashion: Fish leather becomes the latest sensation in the fashion world
J-STORIES - In Japan, as raw fish is processed into sashimi, sushi, and other dishes, every...
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Round-up Video #24
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New spin on old wool
J-STORIES - The central Japan region of Bishu In Gifu Prefecture has a wool-producing heritage to rival...
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Round-up Video #22
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Making eco-friendly fabric by fermenting protein
J-STORIES - As a graduate student, Kazuhide Sekiyama researched artificial spider silk, hoping to develop a strong...
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