Carving new paths for tokyo artisans

Reporting and photos for Kyoto Journal.

 

Many artisans of traditional Japanese crafts are facing a growing problem: difficulty attracting apprentices to carry on the work in addition to decreasing sales as younger populations eschew traditional items for cheaper, trendier alternatives. However, in Tokyo’s Shitamachi neighborhood, a high concentration of artisans persevere.

 
 
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