Kurashiki, part of Okayama prefecture, is a small city known for its Edo-style village – Kurashiki Bikan Chika. Here you’ll find traditional craft and food stores housed in restored kura – beautiful white painted old warehouses that were common during the Edo period. A peaceful canal runs through the centre, framed by weeping willow trees. …
When we heard Manami was publishing another iconic Kokeshi book, we just had to get our hands on it! We adore her previous Kokeshi art book; Kokeshi from Tohoku with Love – we used to sell this title in our store and kept a few copies for ourselves. This latest title, published by Tuttle, will …
I met Mayumi soon after I first moved to Japan, around 2015. She was looking for someone to model her jewellery creations, and I was looking for some new friends. We met in Tokyo and instantly bonded over our shared love of crafts (I was making jewellery in my spare time too), nature and traditional …
Japan is full of memorable experiences just waiting to be stumbled upon. One winter a few years ago we took a weekend trip to Hakone to enjoy the breath-taking scenery, steamy onsen, relaxing vibes and even a pottery workshop! Every now and then it’s great to take a little breather from daily life. Only two …
Can’t get enough of the super cute beckoning cat – Maneki Neko? Well read on to find out all about how you can create your very own Maneki Neko for extra good luck! First, make your way to Yanaka Ginza and then walk to Cafe Neko E-Mon nearby. Yanaka Ginza Yanaka is a very special …
It’s been over two and a half years now since we left Japan and had to close down our much-loved store and subscription box. In that time we’ve gone through every emotion possible; a real journey. In 2020 we even re-launched Neko Box as an art print business, but due to huge international shipping restrictions …