A traditional art combining kumiko,washi,kamon, and kanji
A project in Kochi-shi, Japan by sakamoto kuniaki001days
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We hope that the Japanese handmade art WABISABI panels will catch your eye and help you build your identity.
Backers: 9
Average Daily Pledges: ¥15,015
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥50050
Funding: ¥450,450 of ¥500,000
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 19th (30 days)
Project By: sakamoto kuniaki
Backers: 9
Average Daily Pledges: ¥15,015
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥50050
Funding: ¥450,450 of ¥500,000
Dates: Dec 20th -> Jan 19th (30 days)
Project By: sakamoto kuniaki
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Latest News
The Purpose of My Crowdfunding and My Dream 
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, my project has not yet reached its goal.However, I will not give up and will continue to promote it until the very end. Today, I would like to share my thoughts and dreams.This will be a rather long message, but I would be grateful if you... (Read More)
More rewards to come
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello We’ve just received additional support, and with only 5 days left, I’m not giving up yet! We’re excited to announce a new reward generously provided by washi artisan Mr. Inoue: a set of 5 handmade washi postcards, dyed with cherry... (Read More)
Introducing New Rewards
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Unfortunately, our achievement rate has dropped slightly, but we received support from one more backer today. This truly encourages us, and we are sincerely grateful. Thank you so much. With just six days remaining, we are excited to... (Read More)
Introduction to Family Crest Engraving
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I’d like to introduce our family crest engraving process. I had the opportunity to take a look at the engraving tools used by Mr. Yoshikawa, who is responsible for our carvings. Unlike the chisels I use, his tools feature fine and varied... (Read More)
Second appeal in Kyoto
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Today, I handed out flyers for my project near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I deeply appreciate everyone who accepted a flyer, even with my clumsy English. The project is entering its final stretch, so I plan to spend the entire day tomorrow... (Read More)
Introduction to Calligrapher Aoki and Her Passion for the Project
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
For this project, we have enlisted the help of calligrapher Ms. Aoki. I had long considered incorporating calligraphy into my work, and through an introduction from washi craftsman Mr. Inoue, I was fortunate to meet Ms. Aoki. Ms. Aoki has been... (Read More)
Introduction to Handmade Japanese Paper (Washi)
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone,I am always grateful for your support. Today, I would like to introduce the fascinating world of handmade Japanese paper, or washi, in detail. The primary material for washi is a plant called kozo (paper mulberry). The plant is boiled,... (Read More)
Thank you for achieving your goal
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, thanks to all of you we were able to reach our goal.Thank you so much for your support.Everyone on the team is very happy.We will continue to appeal to as many people as possible in the remaining 13 days!Thank you for your support. (Read More)
What I thought when watching TV just now
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier today, I watched a TV program about the global influence of Japanese manga and anime. The show featured a young person in Zimbabwe who self-publishes their manga, as well as other young individuals expressing themselves through manga. It also... (Read More)
Introduction of wooden fittings
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I would like to introduce the furniture pieces I have created.These were made during my apprenticeship under the guidance of my mentor. This fixture is a type of shoji screen, and the space at the bottom is designed to hold glass or other... (Read More)
How to promote your project
January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I live in a rural area of Japan where foreign tourists are rare. Promoting this project to people from other countries has been a major challenge since the beginning. While I considered using SNS and online advertisements, I felt their impact would... (Read More)
"Wabi-Sabi" - The Japanese Aesthetic of Imperfection and Transience
January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Happy New Year!Thanks to the generous support we received on January 1st, our project has now reached 94% of its funding goal. We are incredibly grateful for your contributions. Today, I would like to explain the meaning of the term Wabi-Sabi, which... (Read More)
Experience New Year's Eve in Japan: A Special Day of Serenity and Tradition
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
New Year's Eve, called "Ōmisoka" in Japanese, is a special day that embodies the calm and profound nature of Japanese culture. When I first experienced New Year's Eve in Japan, I felt a sense of serenity, as if freed from the hustle and bustle of... (Read More)
Preparing for the next year
December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, this time I'd like to introduce the preparations we make at home to welcome the coming year. This is a common traditional culture in Japan.In Japan, people make offerings to the gods before New Year's Eve. Rice cakes and other items are mainly... (Read More)
About the Kanji used in Japanese names
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I'd like to introduce one part of my work, Japanese naming.There are about 7,000 different kanji characters in Japan.I think a unique feature of kanji is that a single character can have multiple readings and meanings.Aren't there few... (Read More)
We've reached 50% of our goal!
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, we have reached 50% of our funding goal. I am truly grateful for the support from many people. We want as many people as possible to know about this project, so we will continue to promote it as much as possible. Thank you very much. (Read More)
End of year preparations
December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again for your support today. This time I will write about preparations for the end of the year.I think this is something that is common all over the world, but people go around and say hello to people who have helped them in their work to... (Read More)
How to spend Christmas in Japan
December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening, today is December 25th, Christmas night. I've heard that in other countries, people spend Christmas with their families, exchanging gifts and having parties, but in Japan, I think the custom of spending Christmas with a partner is more... (Read More)
We will provide a detailed introduction to Kumiko woodworking.
December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your support. We would like to introduce some things about Kumiko woodworking that we were not able to cover on the project page. Kumiko woodworking begins with cutting timber into thin, uniform sizes.These thin pieces of wood are... (Read More)
Thank you for your new support.
December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
For three days after the project was released, I distributed flyers to foreign tourists in Kyoto, Japan to promote the project. I am grateful to those who listened to my poor English and took a flyer. I hope that this will help as many people as... (Read More)
Hello, the project has begun.
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the cooperation of many people, we were able to start this project. Thank you for your support. We look forward to your continued support over the next 30 days. (Read More)
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