{"title":"FOLK ART","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of books about folk arts and folk forms that have been cultivated in the daily lives of various regions. We introduce documents and photo books that convey the charm and background of handiwork by anonymous makers, including crafts, toys, religious forms, wood carvings, and local dolls. The forms that reflect the local climate and lifestyle emanate a quiet power that transcends the ages. We have selected books that are not only historically valuable, but also interesting to reread from a modern perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-folk-art-and-design-3","title":"Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eThe third volume of the comprehensive series \"Japanese Folk Tools,\" published in memory of the folklorist Keizo Shibusawa.\u003cbr\u003eThis book features everyday tools, fishing gear, hunting tools, and gathering tools passed down in mountain and fishing villages, with photography by Sumi Sonobe. It accurately captures the appearance of the tools, including traces of their use, and conveys the regional culture and lifestyle in a three-dimensional way through photographs and detailed explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eThe printing method used is gravure printing, which is characterized by its deep, rich monochrome reproduction.\u003cbr\u003eIt expresses the texture and weight of folk tools without fail, and goes beyond mere documentary photographs to bring out their sculptural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] In Memory of Professor Keizo Shibusawa: Commemorative Publication - Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages, Keiyusha Edition\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Keiyusha\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] February 28, 1966 (Showa 41)\u003cbr\u003e[Number of pages] 201 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] External dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 22.4 x 3.3 cm, 1.51 kg\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] Shibusawa Keizo Sensei Tsuitou Kinen Shuppan: Nihon no Mingu, Dai-san-kan, Yama Gyoron, Keiyusha Ban\u003cbr\u003e[Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Isogai Isamu, Sakurada Katsunori\/Author(s), Sonobe Sumi\/Photographer\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Gravure Seikosha, Chuo Seihan Printing \/ Printing, Matsumoto Bookbinding \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Below average\u003c\/b\u003e (overall age-related yellowing, box damage\/minor stains, cover damage, the main body is relatively good)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e[Published in]\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsamu Isogai (1905-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1905.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Kobe Higher Technical School, he worked in industrial education while also belonging to the Attic Museum (Japanese Folk Culture Research Institute) run by Keizo Shibuya, where he engaged in research on folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSakurada Katsunori (1903-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003eGraduated from the History Department of Keio University. In 1935, became a member of Attic Museum and mainly conducted research related to farmers. In 1955, mainly conducted research related to fishing villages.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1955, he was appointed Director of the Fisheries Museum of the Fisheries Agency.\u003cbr\u003eHis major works include \"Folk Customs of Fishing Villages\" (Issen-sha) and \"Fishermen\" (Rikujin-sha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSonobe Kiyoshi ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e1921–1996\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tsukijima, Tokyo in 1921.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943, he joined the publishing house Tosho-sha and studied under Ihei Kimura.\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war, he worked for Sun News Photos and Iwanami Film Studio, and also participated in the photography for the \"Iwanami Photo Library.\"\u003cbr\u003eAfter becoming independent in 1957, he traveled throughout the country, recording the culture, customs, and daily lives of the people.\u003cbr\u003eKnown for works such as \"Kitakami River\" and \"Lost Landscapes of Japan,\" he also received the Japan Photographic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his life, he continued to photograph the original landscapes, folk culture, and local culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43547372879914,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/3-3093561.jpg?v=1774421600"},{"product_id":"日本の民具-第2巻","title":"Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 2: Rural Life","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series of books was published to commemorate the achievements of the folklorist Keizo Shibusawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis volume introduces a variety of folk tools passed down in Japanese rural communities, with detailed photographs and explanations.  These tools—for farming, daily life, and supporting those activities—are valuable materials for recording and preserving a disappearing folk culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis book is the culmination of Keizo Shibazoe's lifelong dedication to collecting and researching folk tools, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in folklore, history, and cultural property research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"247\"\u003e The printing method used is gravure printing, which is characterized by its deep, rich monochrome reproduction.\u003cbr\u003e It expresses the texture and weight of folk tools without fail, and goes beyond mere documentary photographs to bring out their sculptural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] In Memory of Professor Keizo Shibusawa: Commemorative Publication - Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 2: Rural Life, Keiyusha Edition\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Keiyusha\u003cbr\u003e [Publication Date] August 10, 1965 (Showa 40)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 206 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] External dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 22.4 x 3.3 cm, 1.51 kg\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Shibusawa Keizo Sensei Tsuitou Kinen Shuppan: Nihon no Mingu Dai-Nikan Nōson Keiyūsha Ban\u003cbr\u003e [Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Isogai Isamu, Sakurada Katsunori\/Author(s), Sonobe Sumi\/Photographer, Tagawa Seiichi\/Book Design \u0026amp; Layout\u003cbr\u003e [Printing] Gravure Seikosha, Chuo Seihan Printing \/ Printing, Matsumoto Bookbinding \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Below average\u003c\/b\u003e (overall age-related yellowing, box damage\/minor stains, cover damage, the main body is relatively good)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e [Published in]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Isamu Isogai (1905-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1905.\u003cbr\u003e After graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Kobe Higher Technical School, he worked in industrial education while also belonging to the Attic Museum (Japanese Folk Culture Research Institute) run by Keizo Shibuya, where he engaged in research on folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Sakurada Katsunori (1903-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003e Graduated from the History Department of Keio University. In 1935, became a member of Attic Museum and mainly conducted research related to farmers. In 1955, mainly conducted research related to fishing villages.\u003cbr\u003e In 1955, he was appointed Director of the Fisheries Museum of the Fisheries Agency.\u003cbr\u003e His major works include \"Folk Customs of Fishing Villages\" (Issen-sha) and \"Fishermen\" (Rikujin-sha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Sonobe Kiyoshi ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e1921–1996\u003c\/strong\u003e )\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Tsukijima, Tokyo in 1921.\u003cbr\u003e In 1943, he joined the publishing house Tosho-sha and studied under Ihei Kimura.\u003cbr\u003e After the war, he worked for Sun News Photos and Iwanami Film Studio, and also participated in the photography for the \"Iwanami Photo Library.\"\u003cbr\u003e After becoming independent in 1957, he traveled throughout the country, recording the culture, customs, and daily lives of the people.\u003cbr\u003e Known for works such as \"Kitakami River\" and \"Lost Landscapes of Japan,\" he also received the Japan Photographic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e Throughout his life, he continued to photograph the original landscapes, folk culture, and local culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643799699498,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/nihon-no-mingu-dai-ni-kan-nouson-illustration-997.jpg?v=1772808763"},{"product_id":"chinese-folk-toys","title":"Chinese Folk Toys Collection of the Japan Toy Museum","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"book-catch_copy\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eShining a light on folk art that has been left behind by the times and is on the verge of disappearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A grand gathering of 420 pieces of simple beauty nurtured by the earth and the people!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e This illustrated book travels from northeast to southwestern China, unraveling the cultural customs of the regions by introducing simple toys made by the common people one by one.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e This collector's edition contains an overwhelming number of works, including a valuable collection gathered in Manchuria, detailed explanations by toy curators covering the era, materials, and cultural background, beautiful binding and photographs, and conveys the passionate feelings of the people who risked their lives to protect toys from destruction and decline, even as they were tossed about by history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e [Title] Chinese Folk Toys Collection of the Japan Toy Museum\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Daifuku Shorin\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] July 7, 2022 (first edition)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 308 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 156*166*28mm, 480g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Japanese Literature Collection Chinese Literature\u003cbr\u003e [Author\/editor, etc.] Orime Ozaki\/Author, Chika Takami\/Photos\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Tokyo Inshokan\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-908465-17-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Ozaki Ayame\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Graduated from the Faculty of Education, Kobe University.\u003cbr\u003e After working for the Overseas Children's Education Promotion Foundation, he became a curator at the Japan Toy Museum in 1990.\u003cbr\u003e For over 30 years, he has been involved in researching and collecting folk art toys from around the world and building research networks. He has planned numerous exhibitions and lectures both inside and outside the museum, including the \"Christmas Around the World\" and the \"Hina Dolls\" exhibition, with a total of over 300 planned exhibitions. He specializes in children's culture surrounding seasonal festivals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His publications include \"Mamagoto\" (Bunkeido, 2014), \"An illustrated guide to interesting toys from Japan and around the world\" (co-authored, Kobe Shimbun Publishing Center, 2017), \"Folk art toys from around the world - Collection of the Japan Toy Museum\" (Daifuku Shorin, 2020), and \"Toys for the Chinese public - Collection of the Japan Toy Museum\" (Daifuku Shorin, 2022).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"おざきあやめ｜尾崎織女 \/ OZAKI Ayame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968232947754,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-3329753.jpg?v=1774421305"},{"product_id":"vintage-oaxacan-wood-carving","title":"Animals of Oaxaca VINTAGE OAXACAN WOOD CARVING","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is known as a treasure trove of handicrafts that retain the strong influence of indigenous culture. The Oaxacan wood carvings introduced in this book are wooden carved animals that originated in the region in the mid-20th century and were originally made as souvenirs for tourists and as home decorations, a craft rooted in everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRough carvings made with a machete, paws and tails fastened with nails, and a mix of vibrant and faded aniline dye colors - these simple and generous shapes were discovered by mid-century designer Alexander Girard and brought them worldwide attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis book focuses on early works from before the advent of fashion and sophistication, and includes approximately 130 pieces, including works from the collections of Shoji Hamada, Seiichi Horiuchi, Samiro Yunoki, Sori Yanagi, and Noriyuki Yamamoto. This book conveys the appeal of free and powerful colors and shapes that resonate with Japanese folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Animals of Oaxaca VINTAGE OAXACAN WOOD CARVING\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Daifuku Shorin\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] September 9, 2023 (1st edition)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 156*216*18mm, 415g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Oahaka no Doubutachi\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Shinji Iwamoto\/Author, Yukie Yasuhiko\/Photographer\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Tokyo Inshokan\/Print\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-908465-19-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Obi\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Shinji Iwamoto (1980-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1980. In 2011, he encountered wood carvings from Oaxaca, Mexico, and was captivated by their generous appearance, beginning to collect them. In 2020, he self-published the zine \"ANIMALS FROM OAXACA: Vintage Oaxacan Wood Carvings\" and exhibited his collection in Tokyo. In 2023, a portion of his collection was exhibited at the \"Folk Art Toys of Mexico and Latin America\" exhibition held at the Japan Toy Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"いわもとしんじ｜岩本慎史 \/ IWAMOTO Shinji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968283476010,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/oaka-no-doubutsutachi-vintage-oaxacan-wood-carving-illustration-496.jpg?v=1773986814"},{"product_id":"household-deities-gods-and-buddhas-in-folk-belief","title":"Household Gods: Gods and Buddhas in Folk Beliefs, Tsuruoka Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-catch_copy\"\u003eThere are the hearth god, Daikoku, Ebisu, Arajin, sleeping cows, sacred horses, foxes, silkworm gods...and even beckoning cats.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e This is a valuable collection of private Buddhist statues known only to a few, not gorgeous statues that would be designated as national treasures or important cultural properties, but carved by people who are not Buddhist sculptors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This collection features 145 simple and graceful deities and Buddhas, with a somewhat silly charm that is more charming than awe-inspiring. They are mainly objects of prayer for common people from the Edo period through the early Showa period.\u003cbr\u003e Newly photographed by photographer Nishioka Kiyoshi.\u003cbr\u003e Decorate and come to Fuku!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Household Gods: Gods and Buddhas in Folk Beliefs, Tsuruoka Collection\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Daifuku Shorin\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] February 20, 2025 (2nd edition, 1st printing)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 157*216*16mm, 438g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] The God of the House, the ...\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Yukihiko Tsuruoka\/Text, Kiyoshi Nishioka\/Photography\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Tokyo Inshokan\/Print\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-908465-23-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Obi\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Yukihiko Tsuruoka (1946-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture in 1946.\u003cbr\u003e After studying at a university in Tokyo, he worked as a world history teacher at a high school in Chiba Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e After retiring in 2002, he started working as a hobbyist, which he continues to do to this day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He has been interviewed and introduced to his collection in publications such as \"Joyful\" (Kinki Nippon Tourist Publishing Department), \"Little Bud\" (Soujusha Art Publishing), \"The Joy of Familiar Blue and White Seals\" (Bunka Publishing Bureau), and \"Special Edition Taiyo: Enjoying Antiques 53\" (Heibonsha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"つるおかゆきひこ｜鶴岡幸彦 \/ TSURUOKA Yukihiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968337346602,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-6452769.jpg?v=1774421423"},{"product_id":"moving-folk-toys-around-the-world","title":"Karakuri Toys Around the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-catch_copy\"\u003eSimple and fun moving toys from 39 countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e Karakuri toys are from the last era in which the skills of artisans and craftsmen shine.\u003cbr\u003e This book introduces 800 inexpensive, simple, yet ingenious and beautifully crafted \"moving toys\" made from familiar materials such as paper and wood as souvenirs or for children, presented in beautiful pages that strive for visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The museum features a selection of toys from five continents, including Germany, London, South Tyrol, the United States, India, and other countries where excellent mechanical toys are produced. There are also many precious traditional Japanese mechanical toys.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Moving Folk Toys Around the World\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Daifuku Shorin\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] July 13, 2024 (first edition)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 154*217*15mm, 372g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Karakuraigang Sekai Isshu\u003cbr\u003e [Author\/Editor, etc.] Shoji Yamaguchi\/Author, Chika Takami\/Photo\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Abeism\/Print\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e978-4-908465-22-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Shoji Yamaguchi (1944-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Qingdao, China in 1944. Lives in Mitaka, Tokyo.\u003cbr\u003e Mechanical toy researcher.\u003cbr\u003e His interest in mechanical toys began when he was posted overseas to London, where he was captivated by a British cabaret mechanical toy he came across in a small shop in Wimbledon.\u003cbr\u003e After that, he began collecting and researching Japanese folk toys and ethnic toys from overseas.\u003cbr\u003e Member of the Japan Folk Toy Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"やまぐちしょうじ｜山口照二 \/ YAMAGUCHI Shoji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968371032106,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/karakuri-gangu-sekai-isshuu-679.jpg?v=1773424995"},{"product_id":"folk-toys-of-theworld","title":"Folk art toys from around the world","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eToys not only contain the playful spirit of children, but also the memories and prayers of communities passed down from ancestors.\u003cbr\u003e This book introduces the 20th century folk toy collection that the Japan Toy Museum, a private museum in Hyogo Prefecture, has built up together with people from all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e Toys made from familiar materials such as wood, earth, nuts, straw, palm leaves, gourds, and paper strongly reflect the different senses of design, beliefs, and wisdom of each region.The exhibition quietly sheds light on folk art that is being forgotten with the passage of time, such as a duck piggy bank made in a pottery village in Mexico, a bone Kendama made by the Inuit, and a wooden bird with spread wings from Eastern and Northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e This book presents 56 carefully selected toys from the museum's collection, conveying their appeal through vivid photographs and concise explanations. It also introduces the toy culture of five countries that are treasure troves of folk toys, and by examining common designs across borders through 10 themes, it highlights the universality of folk toys and the individuality of each region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"551\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Toys, which have tended to lose their value in the process of modernization, are also an accumulation of collective aesthetics and symbols that transcend the work of individuals. This book is a journey into the gentle world of 20th century design, which was accompanied by prayers for people's happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Folk toys from around the world\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Daifuku Shorin\u003cbr\u003e [Publication date] September 25, 2020 (1st edition)\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 188*238*17mm, 0.58kg\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Title reading] Sekai no Min Gaigan\u003cbr\u003e [Authors\/Editors] Ozaki Orihime\/Author, \u003cspan\u003eTakami Chika\/Photography, Jikuhara Yosuke\/Design and Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Print] Tokyo Inshokan\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e4908465142\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Brand new\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Ozaki Ayame\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Graduated from the Faculty of Education, Kobe University.\u003cbr\u003e After working for the Overseas Children's Education Promotion Foundation, he became a curator at the Japan Toy Museum in 1990.\u003cbr\u003e For over 30 years, he has been involved in researching and collecting folk art toys from around the world and building research networks. He has planned numerous exhibitions and lectures both inside and outside the museum, including the \"Christmas Around the World\" and the \"Hina Dolls\" exhibition, with a total of over 300 planned exhibitions. He specializes in children's culture surrounding seasonal festivals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His publications include \"Mamagoto\" (Bunkeido, 2014), \"An illustrated guide to interesting toys from Japan and around the world\" (co-authored, Kobe Shimbun Publishing Center, 2017), \"Folk art toys from around the world - Collection of the Japan Toy Museum\" (Daifuku Shorin, 2020), and \"Toys for the Chinese public - Collection of the Japan Toy Museum\" (Daifuku Shorin, 2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"おざきあやめ｜尾崎織女 \/ OZAKI Ayame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43974124044330,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/sekai-no-mingei-gangu-illustration-920.jpg?v=1771762065"},{"product_id":"郷土の玩具","title":"Local Toys Color Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e This book introduces local toys that have been passed down from generation to generation in various parts of Japan with a wealth of illustrations and explanations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book carefully explores the appeal of toys that, with their simple shapes and colors, are imbued with the local climate, beliefs, and memories of daily life.\u003cbr data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"84\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSonobe Kiyoshi, who is in charge of the photography, is a photographer who has worked on numerous projects focusing on folk arts, crafts, and lifestyle culture, and is well-known for his ability to quietly capture the texture and atmosphere of his subjects.\u003cbr\u003e The commentator, Ryosuke Saito, has long been involved in researching and introducing local toys and folk materials, and accurately interprets the history and meaning behind the toys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book combines both perspectives, allowing readers to enjoy local toys from both the \"fun to see\" and \"interesting to learn about.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [Featured toys (listed in order, partial excerpt)] \u003cbr\u003eFire-prevention Daruma (Miyagi) \/ Hirosaki Umako (Aomori) \/ Gold Beko (Iwate) \/ Namahage (Akita) \/ Pigeon Whistle (Aomori) \/ Ejiko (Akita) \/ Hijiori Kokeshi (Yamagata) \/ Naruko Kokeshi (Miyagi) \/ Miharukoma (Fukushima) \/ Sasano Carving (Yamagata) \/ Celebration Tree (Akita) \/ Deer Dance (Iwate) \/ Sappa Boat (Miyagi) \/ Gongen-san (Iwate) \/ Itaya Fox (Akita) \/ Nipopo (Hokkaido) \/ Treasure Boat (Yamagata) \/ Paper Dog Mache (Tokyo) \/ Lion's Head (Saitama) \/ Imado Clay Doll (Tokyo) \/ Spiral Catfish (Tochigi) \/ Millet Husk Crafts (Tochigi) \/ Crow Fan (Tokyo) \/ Daruma Doll with a Child (Yamanashi) \/ Hachimantai Okiagari (Ishikawa) \/ Slow-witted Doll (Niigata) \/ Neck Doll (Shizuoka) \/ Spinning Mouse (Aichi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Title] Local Toys Color Edition\u003cbr\u003e [Publisher] Ie no Hikari Kyokai\u003cbr\u003e [Date of publication] 1978\u003cbr\u003e [Number of pages] 195 pages\u003cbr\u003e [Size] Approx. 223*312*34mm, 1495g\u003cbr\u003e [Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e [Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e [Title Reading] Today's Gun Color Bang \u003cbr\u003e[Authors\/Editors] Kiyoshi Sonobe\/Photography, Ryosuke Saito\/Commentary\u003cbr\u003e [printing]\u003cbr\u003e [ISBN] \u003cspan\u003e0072542410301\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Condition] Used [ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e ] Above average to average\u003cbr\u003e [Accessories] Box\u003cbr\u003e [Featured books]\u003cbr\u003e [Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"17\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eKiyoshi Sonobe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Tsukudajima, Kyobashi Ward, Tokyo (now Chuo Ward) in 1921. Photographer.\u003cbr\u003e In 1937, he began working at the bookstore Kinshodo, where he was involved in darkroom work through the sale of bromides. From 1940, he was in charge of photography and the darkroom at Sobi Shokai.\u003cbr\u003e In 1943, he joined Tohosha and studied under Kimura Ihei. After returning from the battlefield, he worked as Kimura's assistant at Sun-News Photos in 1947, where he was in charge of photography and the darkroom for Weekly Sun-News.\u003cbr data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e In 1950, he joined Iwanami Productions and photographed around 60 books for the Iwanami Photo Library, before going freelance in 1957. \u003cbr\u003eHe has received high praise for his photographs of Japanese lifestyles and culture, including folk tools, local toys, temples and shrines, and local customs, and has received the Photographic Society of Japan Award and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.\u003cbr data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e His representative works include \"Japanese Folk Toys,\" \"Japanese Folk Tools,\" and \"Japanese Clay Dolls,\" among many others.\u003cbr\u003e Passed away in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eRyosuke Saito\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Born in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture in 1911.\u003cbr\u003e Toy researcher and newspaper journalist. After attending the former Ota Junior High School, he graduated from the English Literature Department of the Faculty of Letters at Waseda University in 1935.\u003cbr\u003e He joined the Asahi Shimbun Company in 1936 as a reporter in the social affairs department, and was drafted during the war. After the war, he worked in the editorial and publishing department, and in 1954 he served as deputy editor of Weekly Asahi. After retiring in 1966, he became a visiting reporter for the company. \u003cbr data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eAfter retiring, he devoted himself to toy research, researching and introducing the history and background of local toys and toy culture from all over Japan. He also served as a lecturer at Joshi Seigakuin Junior College from 1970. He has written many books, including \"Stories of Local Toys,\" \"Local Toys of Japan,\" and \"Showa Toy Culture History.\"\u003cbr\u003e He has compiled many dictionaries and edited many books in collaboration with photographers, and is one of the leading figures in toy research in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e Passed away in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e \u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43986787336234,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-8892649.jpg?v=1774421312"},{"product_id":"shoya-yoshida_design-collection","title":"Shoya Yoshida Design Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Shoya Yoshida Design Collection,” a catalog showcasing the entirety of Shoya Yoshida’s activities, traces the trajectory of design in the “New Mingei Movement” that unfolded from his base in Tottori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida, who sympathized with the Mingei Movement led by Soetsu Yanagi, designed in a wide range of fields, from pottery and woodworking to dyeing, weaving, bamboo crafts, metalworking, and architecture, all while working as a physician. He collaborated with local artisans to create everyday goods rooted in modern life. This book introduces representative works such as tableware, vases, and furniture with abundant illustrations and explanations, and reveals the full scope of his work through his activity records and chronological tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book includes practices spanning clothing, food, and shelter, such as the establishment of the Mingei Museum and the operation of “Takumi Kappōten,” highlighting his role not merely as a crafts movement but as a proposal for a lifestyle. Yoshida’s “editing power of beauty,” combining a scientific perspective with an aesthetic eye, sublimated traditional techniques into modern forms, and he is being reevaluated as a pioneer of today’s crafts and regional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important collection of materials that unravels the philosophy and practice of the New Mingei Movement from a design perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Shoya Yoshida no Sekai Shoya Yoshida Design Collection\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Tottori Mingei Museum\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] January 7, 2015\u003cbr\u003e[Page Count] 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approximately 215*263*23mm \/ 957g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] YOSHIDA SHOYA NO SEKAI\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Shoya Yoshida\/Author, Soetsu Yanagi\/Author, Kiyoto Kitani\/Author, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyo Shiraoka\/Author \u0026 Producer, Kenichi Takema\/Author, Akira Shiraoka\/Photography, Naoko Iijima\/Photography, Takashi Shiraoka\/Design, Ayumi Kimoto\/Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Chuo Printing\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9784924695054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used 【7】Good (Slight dent on spine, slight scuffing on cover)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] None\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShoya Yoshida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1898–1972)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"155\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA physician and Mingei Movement activist born in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. While attending Niigata Medical School, he was influenced by the magazine \"Shirakaba,\" and later studied under \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSoetsu Yanagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, becoming deeply involved in the Mingei Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eUpon returning to his hometown in 1931 and opening a clinic, he launched the \"New Mingei Movement\" triggered by his encounter with Ushinotogama pottery. In diverse fields including pottery, woodworking, dyeing, weaving, bamboo crafts, metalworking, and Japanese paper, he personally designed and collaborated with local artisans to promote the creation of daily necessities adapted to modern life. In 1932, he established \"Takumi Kōgeiten,\" which expanded to Tokyo the following year, building a system encompassing production, distribution, and sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eDuring the war, he served as a military doctor in China, and after returning to Japan post-war, he organized the Tottori Mingei Kyōdan and the Tottori Mingei Kyōkai. In 1949, he founded the Tottori Mingei Museum, dedicating himself to the promotion and education of Mingei. Furthermore, he opened \"Takumi Kappōten,\" providing a venue to use Mingei pottery in daily life, thus engaging in activities that spanned clothing, food, and shelter. He considered himself a \"Mingei producer\" and aimed to innovate living culture through beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eHe was also actively involved in cultural property protection activities, contributing to the preservation of local culture, such as the Tottori Sand Dunes. He also strove to spread his ideas through his writings such as \"Mingei Nyūmon\" (Introduction to Mingei) and \"Mingei Undō Shiken\" (My Views on the Mingei Movement). He passed away in 1972. Throughout his life, he practiced the reconstruction of society and life through Mingei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoya Yoshida, Soetsu Yanagi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanjiro Kawai, Shoji Hamada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"よしだしょうや｜吉田璋也 \/ YOSHIDA Shoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44190206918698,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/shoya-yoshida-design-collection-2587719.jpg?v=1774421241"},{"product_id":"moritatadashi_komingei","title":"Naoto Morita: Wooden Folk Crafts","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\"Kino Komingei\" (Old Wood Folk Crafts) by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTadashi Morita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a collection of materials that focuses on wood as a material and introduces the charm of woodcraft folk art from various regions of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eIt features a diverse range of wooden products rooted in daily life, such as chests, wooden bowls, stationery, toys, and dolls, with explanations accompanied by color and monochrome illustrations. By carefully deciphering the forms, uses, and textures of materials nurtured through practical use, it reveals the rich world of woodcraft folk art. It also includes items that have been lost in modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"306\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe items selected based on the aesthetic sensibilities cultivated as the owner of \"Komingei Morita\" are more than mere documentation; they possess a beauty and functionality that resonate with contemporary living.\u003cbr\u003eThis book can be called a \"picture book of wooden folk crafts\" for rediscovering the charm of woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Kino Komingei (Old Wood Folk Crafts)\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Kogei Shuppan\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] December 20, 1975 (First Edition, 1st printing)\u003cbr\u003e[Number of Pages] 188 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approx. 157*217*19mm \/ 570g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] KINO KOMINGEI\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor] Tadashi Morita\/Author\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Kowa Bijutsu\/Printing, Erikawa Shikou\/Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] 0760032223\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used 【5】Good (Slight rubbing and minor scratches on cover, minor scratches on back endpaper)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] -\u003cbr\u003e[Featured In] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTadashi Morita (1933-)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture in 1933.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDealer of old folk crafts.\u003cbr\u003eOpened \"Komingei Morita\" in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo in 1970, and continued his activities based there until relocating to Kyodo, Setagaya Ward in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eWhile grounded in the aesthetic sensibility of folk art, he handles a wide range of antique items, including ceramics, woodcrafts, bamboo crafts, lacquerware, and textiles, from a free perspective that is not bound by era, region, or genre. His aesthetic eye is characterized by finding charm in anonymous items that harmonize with modern living, based on the criterion of \"what delights the eye.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"377\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDue to its location in Aoyama, his clientele is diverse, extending beyond antique enthusiasts to include apparel designers, artists, and tea ceremony practitioners. For many years, he has continued to present the value of antiques that are活きた (active\/useful) in daily life, and his unique discerning eye has quietly influenced contemporary aesthetics of living. In recent years, his sensibilities and work have been attracting renewed attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"もりたただし｜森田直 \/ MORITA Tadashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44190468341802,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/product-5200275.jpg?v=1774421479"},{"product_id":"ikedasanshiro_mingeihenreki","title":"Sanshiro Ikeda: A Pilgrimage of Folk Crafts","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\"Mingei Henreki\" by Sanshiro Ikeda, who studied under Soetsu Yanagi and was deeply involved in the Mingei movement. This book traces the philosophy and practice of Ikeda, who revived the woodworking techniques that had died out in Matsumoto after the war and laid the foundation for Matsumoto Mingei furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eUsing Japanese timber such as mizume cherry and zelkova, which grow naturally in the Hida Mountains, the book combines the joinery techniques inherited in Matsumoto with the structural beauty of British and Joseon Dynasty furniture. It explores the pursuit of robust furniture making rooted in \"beauty in use\" in defiance of the era of mass production and mass consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eIn 1948, Ikeda's journey into Mingei thought was triggered by attending Soetsu Yanagi's lecture \"The Doctrine of Beauty\" at Shokokuji Temple in Kyoto. The book traces the path to the birth of Matsumoto Mingei furniture, from gathering dispersed woodcraftsmen during the post-war chaos to challenging the creation of new Western-style furniture through trial and error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eIn addition, it includes interactions with central figures of the Mingei movement such as Soetsu Yanagi, Shoji Hamada, Kanjiro Kawai, Keisuke Serizawa, and Bernard Leach, research on Windsor chairs, and \"Matsumoto Mingei Seikatsukan\" (Matsumoto Folk Craft Life Hall), which was established as a place for young craftsmen to train. This is a record of Mingei thought that goes beyond furniture making and is directed towards \"life\" itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] Sanshiro Ikeda: Mingei Henreki\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Kyodo Publishing\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] January 8, 1990 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003e[Pages] 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] Approx. 156*218*22mm \/ 630g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] MINGEIHENREKI\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Sanshiro Ikeda\/Author\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Taiyo-sha\/Printing, Suzuki Bookbinding\/Bookbinding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] 4876631441\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used 【\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e】Fair to Fair- (Cover: minor scratches, light sun discoloration; Body: sun discoloration and foxing on all three edges)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] Obi\u003cbr\u003e[Featured in] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSanshiro Ikeda (1909-1999)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture in 1909. Wood craftsman and Mingei movement activist.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from the photography department of the former Tokyo Higher School of Arts and Crafts (now Chiba University), he ran a architectural photography business called \"Sanroku Kobo\" in Tokyo. In 1948, he studied under Soetsu Yanagi and participated in the Mingei movement, applying the philosophy of \"beauty in use\" to furniture production in his hometown of Matsumoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing mizume cherry and zelkova, which grow naturally in the Hida Mountains, and based on the joinery techniques passed down in Matsumoto, he integrated the structural beauty of European and Joseon Dynasty furniture. He pursued robust furniture making in defiance of the era of mass consumption and laid the foundation as the founder of Matsumoto Mingei furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also served as a permanent director of the Japan Folk Crafts Association, chairman of the Nagano Prefecture Folk Crafts Association, and director of the Matsumoto Folk Craft Life Hall, among other positions. Beyond furniture making, he continued activities to promote Mingei philosophy as a practical way of life. 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It is a book that traces the spread of crafts in postwar Japan and the \"forms of life\" of that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Title] Forms of Life: Showa Crafts Through the Journey of Katsuaki Toyoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Publisher] Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Publication Date] 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Page Count] 140 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Size] Approx. 210 x 232 x 10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Format] Softcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Language] Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Title Reading] SEIKATSU NO KATACHI TOYOTA KATSUAKI NO AYUMI NI MIRU SHOWA NO KOGEI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Author\/Editor, etc.] Edited by Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Printing] -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ISBN] -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Condition] Used [5] Good (Main body: edges and cover rubbed, minor staining on top edge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Accessories] None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Featured in] -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Related Exhibition] \"Forms of Life: Showa Crafts Through the Journey of Katsuaki Toyoda\" (Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, 2007)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuaki Toyoda (1906-1990)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1906. 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