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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... -
Traditional craft in Aomori | endemic culture nurturing various crafts
【Tsugaru Biidoro】 Traditional craft in Aomori is so diverse and unique. Today we will introduce them! The first traditional craft is "Tsugaru Biidoro." It is a glass artifact made by applying the process of making floating balls for fi... -
Tsugaru-nuri | Exclusive beaty and simplicity
【Tsugaru-nuri】 We are introducing traditional crafts of each prefecture, and this is for Aomori where the most north prefecture in mainland Japan. It used to be cut off from the cultures of the central part of Japan at the time due to ...
