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  • Design
  • Episode 756
  • 31 Mar 2026
  • 26 min

What is ‘Hyakkō’? A deep dive into Japan’s thriving craft scene with curator Nagata Takahiro

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  • Monocle on Design
  • Design
  • Episode 756
  • 26 min

At a Japan House exhibition in London, curator Nagata Takahiro details the practice and philosophy of craftspeople working across Japan today. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton flick through the new issue of Monocle and discuss some of their favourite design pieces. 

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  • Grace Charlton
  • Nic Monisse

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