Authentic Kintsugi Experience: Art of Golden Joinery in Tokyo

<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Discover how Japanese culture values not just the environment, but treasured possessions. While many discard damaged items and broken pottery, Japanese philosophy believes these objects hold history and soul. Rather than throwing them away, we repair them with lacquer mixed with gold - this is kintsugi.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">By mending broken pottery with stunning gold powder, we not only restore the piece but make it even more precious and unique than before.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">During this authentic experience, you&#39;ll wear a traditional craftsman&#39;s uniform called &#39;samue&#39; and learn this meaningful art form. Leave with a deeper appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and take home your own beautiful creation.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">*The images on this page are for illustrative purposes. Your final piece may vary slightly from photos shown.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>The Class is Held at Master Taku Nakano&#39;s Atelier in Omotesando.</strong></span></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">In 2024, Master Taku received the prestigious Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, honoring individuals who achieve excellence in science, art, invention, and creation. This recognition celebrates not only his artistic talent but his dedication to charity work - a portion of workshop proceeds supports those in need.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">He is a renowned ceramist whose Omotesando Studio sits in Tokyo&#39;s fashion epicenter. His revolutionary artistic vision creates ceramics unlike anything seen before, with motifs of mysterious universes and planets using rare materials, colored slips, luster, and RETSU techniques.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Unlike traditional potters, Taku discovered his calling at age 36 while working as an office employee in Shizuoka. Self-taught and from a non-pottery background, he developed an unlimited style unbounded by tradition - attracting over 2,000 supporters including celebrities.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>His Motto</strong>: &#34;Even more beautiful and more robust than before it broke!&#34;</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">If you are lucky you might get to see Master Taku at the atelier on the day of your visit.</p>