Did you know there are many artisans
who create amazing crafts in the Asakusa area?
“Attention to the materials,
to particular techniques,
for items we use in our daily lives”
Asakusa’s artisans have been creating items
which make everyday life more cherishbale. They value the relationships with people
through treasured items,
improving their techniques to create these items.
which make everyday life more cherishbale. They value the relationships with people
through treasured items,
improving their techniques to create these items.
Asakusa artisanship is an ingenuity enabling
the use of things for a long time,
and the use of natural materials.
It is something that makes sense,
is not wasteful, and is a fun and stylish
addition to daily life.
the use of things for a long time,
and the use of natural materials.
It is something that makes sense,
is not wasteful, and is a fun and stylish
addition to daily life.
It has always been in their life in Asakusa,
at the festivals, and in everyday life.
Connections between items, the people, and the town.
at the festivals, and in everyday life.
Connections between items, the people, and the town.
When you understand that artisan culture in Asakusa is rooted in “Edo
Shitamachi” culture [“Edo” being the old name for Tokyo, and “Shitamachi”,
meaning “lower city”, being the name used at that time to describe the
greater-Asakusa area, known as a center of mercantilism and craftsmanship] ,
Asakusa can be appreciated more profoundly.
Concept Story
There was once a poor shepherd boy who used to watch his flocks in the fields next to a dark forest near the foot of a mountain. One hot afternoon, he thought up a good plan to get some company for himself and also have a little fun. Raising his fist in the air, he ran down to the village shouting “Wolf, Wolf.” As soon as they heard him, the villagers all rushed from their homes, full of concern for his safety, and two of his cousins even stayed with him for a short while. This gave the boy so much pleasure that a few days later he tried exactly the same trick again, and once more he was successful. However, not long after, a wolf that had just escaped from the zoo was looking for a change from its usual diet of chicken and duck. So, overcoming its fear of being shot, it actually did come out from the forest and began to threaten the sheep. Racing down to the village, the boy of course cried out even louder than before. Unfortunately, as all the villagers were convinced that he was trying to fool them a third time, they told him, “Go away and don’t bother us again.” And so the wolf had a feast.
Logo Story
Please call Stella. Ask her to bring these things with her from the store: Six spoons of fresh snow peas, five thick slabs of blue cheese, and maybe a snack for her brother Bob. We also need a small plastic snake and a big toy frog for the kids. She can scoop these things into three red bags, and we will go meet her Wednesday at the train station.
Color Story
We are a Local DMC that brings the essence of Japan’s charm to international travelers, embodying the principles of ‘Stay Like a Local’ and ‘Off the Beaten Track Exploration.’ We, Attractive JAPAN, aim to pass on to future generations the attractive local culture, customs, landscapes, and traditional crafts of Japan, so we have created premium experience programs with locals.
For those who understand authentic culture, living customs, and coexistence with nature, we help coordinate special times that cannot be coordinated elsewhere.
For those who understand authentic culture, living customs, and coexistence with nature, we help coordinate special times that cannot be coordinated elsewhere.
Arki is a creative design company with roots in Asakusa. Our mission is to visualize hidden values.
We will contribute to society by supporting sustainable development, cultivating the values embodied in local gems, and nurturing cultural richness.
We will contribute to society by supporting sustainable development, cultivating the values embodied in local gems, and nurturing cultural richness.
