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Traditional craft export is now reinvigorating
【The reason for Japan's traditional craft export】 The rationales for the popularity of Japanese traditional craft export can be classified into the following five categories. Distinctiveness and Aesthetics Japanese traditional crafts e... -
Kamakura Period, one of the most important ages for crafts
【Kamakura period's contribution to Japanese traditional crafts】 The Kamakura period, spanning from 1185 to 1333, holds great significance in the history of Japan. The period began with the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate by Min... -
Japanese Traditional Craft jump into the World
【Japanese traditional craft now for outside Japan】 Japan's traditional craft industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, as it has expanded its reach and influence beyond the country's borders. While ... -
Young Craftsmen in Japanese traditional crafts
【Securing Young craftsmen is the issue 】 Japanese traditional crafts are not only important cultural assets rooted in history and culture but also economically valuable industries. However, the aging of craftsmen who produce these trad... -
Hakata-ori is one of Japan’s Famous traditional textile products
【Along with Nishijin brocade, Hakata-ori is one of Japan's finest traditional textiles】 Hakata-ori is a silk fabric considered a specialty of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is one of the three major textiles in Japan, along with Nishijin broca... -
Agano-yaki is famous for one of seven kilns in Japan
【】 Agano-yaki is a type of pottery produced in Fukuchi Town, Tagawa County, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was first used as tea ceremony utensils, and by the Tokugawa period (1600-1868), it had become so famous that it was selected as one of ... -
Kurume Kasuri is unique with its fine indigo color
【Kurume Kasuri, simplicity and beauty for everyday wear】 Kurume Kasuri is a cotton fabric from the Chikugo region. The durable cotton fabric was ideal for work clothes and was hand-woven by each family in the past. About 200 years ag... -
Koishiwara Pottery makes the most of earthen nature
【Koishiwara Pottery, "the ultimate in beauty for practical use"】 Koishiwara Pottery is produced in the Koishiwara region of Higashimine Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture. The Koishiwara district is situated in an area of lush... -
Yame Chochin make fantastic night in Japanese Summer festival
【Yame Chochin portraits overwhelming beauty】 Yame chochin are a traditional handicraft made in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. They are generally used as Bon Festival lanterns, featuring a spiral frame called Ichijo Rasenshiki and beaut... -
Ouchi lacquer is beautiful with its red color
【Ouchi lacquer is also popular doll traditional Japanese crafts.】 Ouchi lacquer , also called Ouchi-nuri, refers to lacquerware made in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was named after the Ouchi clan, a feudal lord, in the Mur...
