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See Kintsugi Up Close in Asakusa — Live Demonstration & One-of-a-Kind Ceramics | July 26, 2026

See Kintsugi Up Close in Asakusa — Live Demonst...

On Sunday, July 26 2026, we will hold our first special event at Dengama, a Japanese ceramics shop in Asakusa. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to watch a professional...

See Kintsugi Up Close in Asakusa — Live Demonst...

On Sunday, July 26 2026, we will hold our first special event at Dengama, a Japanese ceramics shop in Asakusa. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to watch a professional...

Can You Turn Kintsugi into a Career on Passion Alone?

Can You Turn Kintsugi into a Career on Passion ...

On June 17, 2026, Yuki, founder and CEO of Tsugu Tsugu, gave a lecture to second-year students at Traditional Arts Super College of Kyoto as part of a class on traditional industries....

Can You Turn Kintsugi into a Career on Passion ...

On June 17, 2026, Yuki, founder and CEO of Tsugu Tsugu, gave a lecture to second-year students at Traditional Arts Super College of Kyoto as part of a class on traditional industries....

Philosophy of Kintsugi in the Age of AI: The Value of Meaningful Inefficiency

Philosophy of Kintsugi in the Age of AI: The Va...

In the age of AI, what does Kintsugi truly offer? Revisiting and expanding on earlier thoughts, this essay reflects on real encounters in Kyoto to explore the philosophy of Kintsugi, wabi-sabi,...

Philosophy of Kintsugi in the Age of AI: The Va...

In the age of AI, what does Kintsugi truly offer? Revisiting and expanding on earlier thoughts, this essay reflects on real encounters in Kyoto to explore the philosophy of Kintsugi, wabi-sabi,...

Kintsugi Pop-Up in Kyoto — A 16-Day Limited Event (2025.11.1-16) in a Registered Cultural Heritage Townhouse

Kintsugi Pop-Up in Kyoto — A 16-Day Limited Eve...

Dates: November 1–16, 2025 | 6-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station Discover the timeless Japanese art of Kintsugi — the practice of repairing broken pottery with natural lacquer and gold...

Kintsugi Pop-Up in Kyoto — A 16-Day Limited Eve...

Dates: November 1–16, 2025 | 6-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station Discover the timeless Japanese art of Kintsugi — the practice of repairing broken pottery with natural lacquer and gold...

Still Using Turpentine for Kintsugi? – The Pros and Cons of Using Turpentine

Still Using Turpentine for Kintsugi? – The Pros...

Why Our Kit Does Not Include Turpentine We sometimes receive questions like:“I saw some books and websites using turpentine for kintsugi. Why isn’t it in your kit?”“Don’t professional craftsmen use...

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Still Using Turpentine for Kintsugi? – The Pros...

Why Our Kit Does Not Include Turpentine We sometimes receive questions like:“I saw some books and websites using turpentine for kintsugi. Why isn’t it in your kit?”“Don’t professional craftsmen use...

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Urushi Rash: What to Expect and How to Treat It – A Complete Guide for Kintsugi Lovers

Urushi Rash: What to Expect and How to Treat It...

Kintsugi is a beautiful and enjoyable craft, but one thing you must be careful about is urushi rash (dermatitis). When urushi (Japanese lacquer) comes into contact with the skin, it can...

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Urushi Rash: What to Expect and How to Treat It...

Kintsugi is a beautiful and enjoyable craft, but one thing you must be careful about is urushi rash (dermatitis). When urushi (Japanese lacquer) comes into contact with the skin, it can...

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