Lexus tutorials teach you to get creative with origami
Lexus and UK-based origami artist Coco Sato reveal the essential techniques of origami in three free Lexus Creates online tutorials.
Takumi
What does Takumi mean? In Japan, the word takumi refers to a craftsperson who is unrivalled in their particular field of expertise.
Take the Takumi Origami Challenge
Fancy yourself as a bit of an artisan? To qualify as a master craftsman, or takumi, Lexus engineers must complete an origami challenge. Here’s how to do it.
How to fold an origami cat: Lexus takumi challenge
The legendary Takumi craftsmen and women at Lexus are challenged to fold an origami cat with their non-dominant hand – in under 90 seconds.
Who is Tattoo Car artist Claudia De Sabe?
Learn more about the London-based tattoo artist behind our stunning UX art car.
Lexus unveils the world’s first tattooed car
You’ve probably scratched your car before, but never like this… Lexus unveils the world’s first tattooed car.
Tommy Banks: craftsmanship, from nature to plate
In the first Lexus Lunches, our series celebrating the craftsmanship of Britain’s top chefs, we visited Tommy Banks for a meal like no other.
The art of making the Matcha crepe cake
On Pancake Day, one pancake is never enough… that’s where the Matcha crepe cake comes in. We went to find out how this mouthwatering dessert is made.
Lexus and takumi: Hisato Nakahigashi, foraging chef
Award-winning chef Hisato Nakahigashi discusses his passion for cooking, the origins of his family’s restaurant and the challenges of foraging in Japan.
Lexus and takumi: Nahoko Kojima, the paper cutting artist
Nahoko Kojima has devoted almost her entire life to kirie, the traditional Japanese art of paper cutting.
Lexus and takumi: Shigeo Kiuchi, the master carpenter
Shigeo Kiuchi describes his career as a master carpenter for Kongō Gumi, the oldest continually operating company in the world.
Lexus and takumi: Katsuaki Suganuma, the human touch
Katsuaki Suganuma is proof that humans still play a vital role in car manufacturing, using his razor-sharp senses to ensure every Lexus that leaves the Tahara plant is perfect.
What does takumi craftsmanship mean to Lexus?
Within each Lexus production facility, there is no greater honour than to be called a takumi. Yet equally, there is no greater responsibility.
New documentary explores the skills of takumi craftspeople
A new Lexus documentary asks whether the skills of devoted craftspeople can survive in a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence.
Lexus LC – a Takumi masterclass
We examine how the quality and performance of the 2017 Lexus LC is a result of the precision skills of Takumi master craftspeople.
