When we think of industrial waste, we usually imagine chemicals pouring out of factories or mountains of unused clothing from fast fashion brands. Traditional craftspeople, however, often get a pass ...

Yamanashi prefecture, just southwest of Tokyo, houses hundreds of jewelry-related companies. Its secret? Local rock crystal. Visitors at the Yamanashi Jewelry Museum in Kofu, Japan, on Aug. 4.Credit..

Yoshinaga Nakamura follows his family tradition, making art pieces in silver, as well as jewelry items like hairpins and tiny charms. By Vivian Morelli KYOTO, Japan — Yoshinaga Nakamura’s family has ...