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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... -
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... -
Hagi Ware is good for Quality and Warm color
【Hagi ware makes the most of the color and texture of the clay from which it is made】 Hagi ware, also named at Hagi-yaki, is a traditional craft produced mainly in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The colors and decorations are underst...
