Bamboo Artists in East Japan

East Japan has long been a center for exceptional bamboo arts, where Edo-period aesthetics and Tokyo's artistic innovation shapes artistic expression. The bamboo craftspeople featured here embody bamboo craft traditions refined over centuries in the Kantō and Tōhoku regions. Each artist brings mastery of splitting, weaving, and plaiting techniques combined with the distinctive qualities that define East Japan craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how refined bamboo artistry continues to thrive in this remarkable region.