Abstract

Through reporting on craftspeople, this book showcases such issues as the true pleasures of craftsmanship and the difficulties involved in handing it down to future generations. It is a book that enables readers to encounter The Way of Life of Craftsmen, which many are not familiar with.
Centered around an interview with someone who chose the way of life of a bamboo ware craftsperson, this book showcases the history and appeal of Suruga bamboo ware, how it is made, and how to become a bamboo ware craftsperson.

Author’s Information

nipponnowaza.com reports from a distinctive point of view on both the attractions and the reality of the craftsmanship that is the pride of Japan worldwide. The nipponnowaza.com website was established by braincafé Co., Ltd. in 2010. By transmitting information in a way that is easy to understand, its purpose is to enable the handing down of Japanese craftsmanship to future generations. Since 2011, we have been editing the information that appears on the nipponnowaza.com site and publishing books about the various techniques of Japanese craftsmanship.