Explore Japan: Traditional Crafts

There are many different traditional Japanese crafts that can be seen or experienced to give a further insight into Japan’s culture. These include Ikebana flower arranging, which is considered to be a disciplined art form in itself, where nature and humanity are brought together. Origami, the well-known art of Japanese paper folding, calligraphy, Japanese sweet making and Japanese pottery are also popular. Arrangements can be made to see these crafts in action or to take part in a workshop or lesson.