The Process of Making the Forbidden Mirror of Japan. The Last Remaining Japanese Mirror Master.

The Process of Making the Forbidden Mirror of Japan. The Last Remaining Japanese Mirror Master.

▶What is a Makyo (Magic Mirror)?
“Makyo,” or “magic mirror,” is a traditional Japanese craft imbued with mystery.
Unlike ordinary mirrors that simply reflect, a Makyo was said to reveal hidden beauty, inner truth, and even worlds beyond the surface. During the Edo period, some of these mirrors were ingeniously crafted to secretly project Christian images when light was cast upon them, serving as a discreet form of faith for the “Hidden Christians” (Kakure Kirishitan). Today, a Makyo stands not only as an exquisite object of artistry but also as a profound cultural expression that intertwines craftsmanship, legend, and history.

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▶Craftsman Profile
Akihisa Yamamoto
Akihisa Yamamoto, the fifth-generation head of Yamamoto Alloy Works in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, is the only mirror maker in Japan who still handcrafts magic mirrors (makyō). While preserving the traditional techniques handed down from his father, he is devoted to passing on the legacy of these mysterious mirrors to the present age.

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【Chapter】
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Preparing the Mold
02:28 Preparing the Materials
03:14 Preparing for Casting
04:32 Casting
05:59 Removing the Casting from the Mold
08:20 Polishing
13:08 Finished Piece