In the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture an ancient Japanese dyeing technique called chusen some is still practiced to this day. Originating from the 19th Century, a handful of craftsmen in the city specialize in chusen some, a skill that has long been associated with Hamamatsu.  Just to the north of Hamamatsu city center … Continue reading Discover the Traditional Japanese Art of Chusen Some Dyeing at Nihashi Somekoujyo in Hamamatsu