GANZO: A Stitch in Time
The well-known leather goods company AJIOKA established the GANZO brand in 1999. Since its launch, the company has cultivated a reputation for never compromising on quality. Every detail of each product exhibits distinction and characteristics that reflect the company’s unique attention to detail. These pieces are crafted by master craftsmen, and that spirit is evident from design to inspection. Watch as we follow the process and meet the people who make GANZO.
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The Tattoos that Marked the Criminals of the Edo Period
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Tracing the Origins of Mingei, Japan’s Folk Art Movement
A century after its inception, Professor Takuji Hamada reflects on the philosophy that shaped Japanese art history.
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The Forest that Inspired 'Princess Mononoke' in Yakushima
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‘Nobody Knows’, a Life Hidden from View
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The Tradition of the Black Eggs of Mount Hakone
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