Shokunin: A Journey Through Japan's Traditional Craft Workshops

by Ben Richards

A brand new book celebrating Japan’s treasured artisans and lesser-known regions. From Kyoto’s suburban mask-makers to the swordsmiths of Kanazawa, Shokunin is carefully designed and organised region-by-region, featuring curated itineraries filled with lesser-travelled destinations and local insights.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2025

Reviews

[Maiken Tillgaard]

An absolute masterpiece