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Yamagata Buddhist Altar | Magnificent Japanese craftmanship
【】 One of the major relief in Japan has been Buddhist over the past 1000 years, and Buddhist Altar has developed various region in the response to the needs of pray for deceased. Yamagata Buddhist Altar is one of them. Some other famou... -
Tendo Shogi Pieces |one of the most valuable Shogi pieces
【】 What is Shogi? Before introducing Tendo shogi pieces, we would like you to know what Shogi is. "Shogi" is a type of board game played by two players. In Europe, Shogi is not so popular because of the popularity of chess, but in Sout... -
Yamagata cast iron | Traditional Japanese iron utensil
【】 This article introduces Yamagata cast iron, the traditional crafts of Yamagata Prefecture, located in the northeastern part of Japan. Although Japanese people have a strong image of Yamagata as a rice-producing region, there are man... -
Sendai Chest | A wood-made magnificent traditional craft
【】 Sendai Chest is crafted furniture produced by hand by artisans mainly in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Made mainly of zelkova wood, Sendai chest is a beautifully decorated with "mokujiro-nuri" (wood-ground lacquer) that makes the ... -
Miyagi Kokeshi doll | Japanese Traditional adorable wood dolls
【About Miyagi Kokeshi】 A series of introductions to traditional crafts from various regions of Japan. This time it is Miyagi Kokeshi. As you know, Miyagi was hit hard by the earthquake and tsunami, and all kinds of industries were hit ... -
Akita Oke, Wooden utensil | Traditional Japanese crafts in Akita
【】 Now, let us introduce you to the simple yet beautiful traditional crafts of Akita Oke. "Oke" means a pail, a bucket, and a large one is a tub. Today, plastic is the most common material, but this bucket is made of wood. Akita-sugi o... -
Kawatsura Lacquerware is a simple-craft that making it beautiful
【】 Kawatsura lacquerware was born in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is the The Japanese traditional craft focusing on the beauty of Simplicity. Today, it is used daily in bowls and stacked boxes. The main manufacturing processes are... -
Hidehira-nuri | Exclusive beaty of Japanese Lacquerware
【Hidehira -nuri is the representative of Traditional Japanese crafts' beauty】 Hidehira-nuri is a type of lacquerware made in the Hiraizumi area of Iwate Prefecture. The characteristic feature of this type of Japanese traditional craft ... -
Iwayado Chest | Japanese outstandingly elaborate traditional chest
【】 Iwayado chest (Iwayado chest of drawers) is a woodwork made in Esashi Ward, Oshu City, and Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. In addition to wardrobe chests and chest, modern Iwayado chest are also made as tea chests, bookshelves, and ... -
Nambu ironware | One of the most famous Japanese crafts
【Nambu Ironware (Nambu Tekki)】 Traditional crafts by prefecture, this time Iwate Prefecture. Iwate Prefecture is known for its Nambu ironware. This is definitely not to be missed. Nambu ironware is one of the most well-known traditiona...
