PANTECHNICON JOURNAL

STORIES OF CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP


TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH TOYAMA
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TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH TOYAMA

Just a two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo on the coast of the Sea of Japan Coast, Toyama Prefecture is known for its UNESCO-listed villages, magnificent mountain ranges and gorges, and a diverse community of makers.

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KUMAMOTO UTSUWA REBORN PROJECT
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KUMAMOTO UTSUWA REBORN PROJECT

In April 2016 a series of devastating earthquakes struck Kumamoto, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Sadly, 50 people lost their lives, the city’s iconic castle crumbled, and 44,000 were evacuated from their homes. Earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, wars – in its history, Japan has overcome many challenges; it is in the Japanese spirit to rebuild and recover following disaster.

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THE WAY OF TEA
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THE WAY OF TEA

Here in the UK, we’re no strangers to the benefits of a great cup of tea, but Japanese tea ceremonies show us that we should take longer moments to pause and reflect.

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