Overview
After scissors arrived in Japan, they evolved in unique ways. Japanese artisans applied traditional sword-making techniques to the creation of a broad variety of highly specialized and customized tools. Our guest is Kawasumi Masakuni, a third-generation maker of bonsai scissors. He demonstrates several different types and talks about the latest innovations. He also comments on changing perceptions of bladed tools in Japan, and his hopes for the future.
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8 - 1Moss January 12, 2021 -
8 - 2Libraries January 19, 2021 -
8 - 3Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe January 26, 2021 -
8 - 4Ukiyo-e February 02, 2021 -
8 - 5Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt March 16, 2021 -
8 - 6Cleaning Tools April 08, 2021 -
8 - 7Lacquerware April 22, 2021 -
8 - 8Suits May 06, 2021 -
8 - 9Emergency Goods May 13, 2021 -
8 - 10Japanophiles: Chad Mullane May 27, 2021 -
8 - 11Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths June 03, 2021 -
8 - 12Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History June 17, 2021 -
8 - 13Tiny Houses July 01, 2021 -
8 - 14Watches & Clocks July 08, 2021 -
8 - 15Plastic Food Samples July 15, 2021 -
8 - 16Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom July 29, 2021 -
8 - 17Cats and Japan August 05, 2021 -
8 - 18Personal Robots September 02, 2021 -
8 - 19Scissors September 16, 2021 -
8 - 20Japanophiles: Marty Friedman September 30, 2021 -
8 - 21Luck October 07, 2021 -
8 - 22Tatami October 28, 2021 -
8 - 23Chests & Cabinets November 11, 2021 -
8 - 24Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick December 02, 2021 -
8 - 25Bamboo December 16, 2021 -
8 - 26Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture December 23, 2021 -
8 - 27Ainu: A New Generation December 30, 2021
