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Kamakura-bori is The valuable remnant of Samurai culture
【Kamakura-bori ; Telling the history of Samurai culture】 Kamakura-bori is a craft made in Kamakura City and its surrounding areas, in which a wooden base is formed from Katsura, ginkgo, or other trees, a pattern is carved, and la... -
Chiba Cutlery | Tools packed with traditional Japanese technology
【For any kinds of cutlery, Chiba Koshugu】 Cutlery and hand tools produced by Chiba Prefecture blacksmiths using traditional techniques, named at Chiba cutlery. It is a generic name for cutlery and hand tools made in Chiba Prefecture. T... -
Boshu Uchiwa | Adding Color to the Japanese Summer
【】 Along with Kyoto's "Kyo-uchiwa" and Kagawa's "Marugame-uchiwa," Boshu-uchiwa, made in southern Chiba Prefecture (Tateyama City and Minamiboso City), is one of the three most representative fans in Japan. Unlike the "Kyo-uchiwa," whi... -
Not so famous but unique craft in Saitama | traditional crafts in Saitama
【】 The first unique traditional craft in SaitamaGyoda Tabi is a specialty product produced in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, which boasts the nation's largest production of Tabi Shoes. The area surrounding Gyoda City, sandwiched betwe... -
Kasukabe Paulownia Chests | 350 Years’ History Sustaining Japanese Life
【Traditional Japanese crafts fitting for climate in Japan】 In Japan's humid climate, paulownia have been an important piece of furniture in our daily lives. It is an important piece of furniture that keeps the airtightness and yet has ... -
Chichibu Meisen | Unique eye-catch iridescent luster
【Chichibu Meisen is a Fabric traditional Japanese crafts】 The charm of Chichibu Meisen is the iridescent luster of the cloth. The luster is created by using different colors of warp and weft threads dyed in a pattern. The more compleme... -
Japanese Traditional Crafts | Japan has more than 200 crafts
【The diversity of Japanese traditional crafts】 Japanese Traditional crafts are products made using techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation. They are mainly used for daily necessities, and their techniques ca... -
Nikko carving | knife scratches generating designs
【】 Although Nikko carving (also called Nikko-Bori) is not an official traditional craft, it is a popular craft, partly due to the fact that it originated during the Tokugawa Shogunate period. We want to introduce it to you because it ... -
Yuki Tsumugi | Silk fabric made of the highest quality cotton
【Traditional Japanese texture, Yuki Tsumugi】 Ibaraki Prefecture is the third largest agricultural prefecture in Japan. In fact, it boasts the highest production of many foods in Japan, including melons, eggs, chestnuts, lotus roots, an... -
Traditional Fukushima craft | various traditional goods that you will love
【】 Aizu Hongo Yaki is a traditional Fukushima craft of Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, with a history of approximately 400 years. It includes both pottery and porcelain, with some kilns specializing in porcelain or pottery respectively, a...
