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.
TRENDING
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The Tradition of the Black Eggs of Mount Hakone
In the volcanic valley of Owakudani, curious looking black eggs with beneficial properties are cooked in the sulphurous waters.
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Gashadokuro, the Legend of the Starving Skeleton
This mythical creature, with a thirst for blood and revenge, has been a fearsome presence in Japanese popular culture for centuries.
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The Tattoos that Marked the Criminals of the Edo Period
Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos, while theft might result in an arm tattoo.
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Colour Photos of Yakuza Tattoos from the Meiji Period
19th-century photographs have captured the usually hidden tattoos that covered the bodies of the members of Japanese organised crime gangs.
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‘YUGEN’ at Art Fair Tokyo: Illumination through Obscurity
In this exhibition curated by Tara Londi, eight international artists gave their rendition of the fundamental Japanese aesthetic concept.
