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2026-10-31 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-31

Kosho Nemoto, Third-Generation Edo Kiriko Artist

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A bilingual profile of glass artist Kosho Nemoto, with a family lineage, an introduction to Edo Kiriko, a craft history, and a gallery of listed works.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-31 issue.
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Edo Kiriko and Japanese glass craft readers
Worth noticing
The page explains that patterns are cut one line at a time with a rotating grindstone, guided by minimal marks and the craftsperson’s eye and hand.

Field notes

The page moves between Japanese and Traditional Chinese, presenting the workshop’s succession from grandfather Yukio to father Tatsuya and then Kosho. Its craft explainer says patterns such as chrysanthemum links, yarai, and hemp leaves carry meanings, while a timeline traces the practice from 1834. Product listings show prices in New Taiwan dollars, but their images are marked “Photo coming soon.”

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