Lacquerware Artists in West Japan

West Japan has long been a center for exceptional lacquer arts, where centuries of cultural exchange with continental Asia shapes artistic expression. The lacquer masters featured here embody urushi lacquerware traditions refined over centuries in Kyūshū and surrounding areas. Each artist brings mastery of layered lacquering, maki-e, and chinkin decoration combined with the distinctive qualities that define West Japan craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how meticulous lacquer craftsmanship continues to thrive in this remarkable region.