Introduction of traditional crafts

Edo Glass

We introduce about Edo Glass.
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Edo Kiriko

We introduce Edo Kiriko.
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Edo Kimekomi Dolls

We introduce about the Edo Kimekomi Dolls.
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Edo Tortoiseshell

We introduce Edo Tortoiseshell.
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Tokyo Fine-Patterned Dyeing

We introduce Tokyo Fine-Patterned Dyeing.
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Japanese traditional crafts

There are things that have been handed down to Japan for over 100 years.The technique of the craft that has been handed down creates graceful and highest quality objects.
Here you can gather 236 items of "traditional crafts" designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry nationwide, and you can see the origin of "Making Japanese products" here.
Once again we would like to recognize the elegance of Japanese traditional crafts, the skill of the artist, and the highest quality, protect the traditional crafts, and inherit it to the next generation.



There are traditional craftworks rooted in various places in Japan.Among them, if 236 items of Japanese traditional craft items designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are classified by region
Hokkaido
Nibutani Ita, Nibutani Attushi
Aomori Prefecture
Tsugaru Coat
Iwate Prefecture
Nanbu Ironworks, Iwayado Chest, Jyoboji Coat, Hidehira Coat
Miyagi Prefecture
Traditional Miyagi Kokeshi, Ogatsu Inkstone, Naruko Lacquerware, Sendai Chest
Akita Prefecture
Kaba Works, Kawatsura Lacquerware, Odate Magewappa, Akita Cedar Oarbarrel
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Casting, Oitama Tsumugi, Yamagata Buddhist Altar, Tendo Shogi Piece, Uetsu Cloth
Fukushima Prefecture
Aizu Coat, Oborisouma Pottery, Aizuhongo Pottery, Okuaizu Knitting Works, Oku-Aizu Showa Karamushi Ori
Ibaraki Prefecture
Yuki Tsumugi, Kasama Pottery, Makabe Stone Lantern
Tochigi Prefecture
Mashiko Pottery, Yuki Tsumugi
Gunma Prefecture
Isesaki Kasuri, Kiryu Fabric
Saitama Prefecture
Kasukabe Tung chest, Iwatsuki Doll, Chichibu Meisen, Edokimekomi Doll
Chiba Prefecture, Chiba Koushogu
Boshu Fan
Tokyo
Murayama Oshima Tsumugi, Tokyo Somekomon, Honbakihachijyo, Edo Kimekomi Dolls, Tokyo Silverware, Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen, Tam Fabrics, Edo Fishing Rod, Edo Sashimono, Edo Karakami, Edo Kiriko, Edo Seasonal Doll, Edo Woodblock Print, Edo Glass, Edo Tortoiseshell, Tokyo Antimony Craftworks, Tokyo Muji Zome
Kanagawa Prefecture
Kamakura Sculpture, Hakone Parquet works, Odawara Lacquerware
Niigata Prefecture
Shiozawa Tsumugi, Ojiya Chijimi, Murakami Kiboritsuishu, Kamo Tung Chest, Niigata・Shirone Buddhist Altar, Nagaoka Buddhist Altar, Sanjyo Buddhist Altar, Tsubame Tsuiki Copperware, Tokamachi Kasuri, Tokamachi Chijimi, Echigoyoita Cutlery, Niigata Pottery, Uetsu Cloth, Echigosanjyo Cutlery
Ymamanashi Prefecture
Koshu Quartz Precious Stone Works, Koshu Inden, Koshu Hand-carved Stampl
Nagano Prefecture
Shinshu Tsumugi, Kiso Lacquerware, Iiyama Buddhist Altar, Matsumoto Furniture, Uchiyama Paper, Nagiso Rokuro Works Shinshu Cutlery
Toyama Prefecture
Takaoka Copperware, Inami Sculpture, Takaoka Lacquerware, Etchu Japanese Paper, Shogawa Hikimonokiji, Etchu Fukuoka no Sugegasa
Ishikawa Prefecture
Kaga Yuzen, Kutani Pottery, Wajima Coat, Yamanaka Pottery, Kanazawa Buddhist Altar, Nanao Buddhist Altar, Kanazawa Lacquerware, Ushikubi Tsumugi, Kaga Fabrics, Kanazawa Gilt
Fukui Prefecture
Echizen Lacquerware, Echizen Japanease Paper, Wakasa Agate Works, Wakasa Coat, Echizen Cutlery, Echizen Chest
Gifu Prefecture
Hida Shunkei, Ishii-itto Carving, Mino Pottery , Mino Japanese Paper, Gifu Lantern
Shizuoka Prefecture
Suruga Takesensuji Works, Suruga Hina Doll Piece, Suruga Hina Doll
Aichi Prefecture
Arimatsu・Narumi Shibori, Tokoname Pottery, Nagoya Buddhist Altar, Mikawa Buddhist Altar, Owari Buddhist Priest, Toyohashi Brush, Akazu Pottery, Okazaki Stone Works, Nagoya Tung Chest, Nagoya Yuzen, Nagoya Kuromontsuki Dye, Owari Cloisonne, Seto Sometsuke Pottery, Sanshu Onigawara Kougeihin, Nagoya Sekku Kazari
Mie Prefecture
Iga Braid, Yokkaichi Banko Pottery, Suzuka Inkstone, Iga Pottery, Ise Pattern Paper(tools)
Shiga Prefecture
Hikone Buddhist Altar, Shigaraki Pottery, Oumi Upper Cloth
Kyoto Prefecture
Nishijin Fabric, Kyokanoko Shibori, Kyo Buddhist Altar, Kyo Buddhist Priest, Kyo Lacquerware, Kyo Yuzen, Kyo Komon, Kyo Sashimono, Kyo Fabrics, Kyo Braid, Kyo Pottery・Kiyomizu Pottery, Kyo Folding Fan, Kyo Fan, Kyo Kuromontsuki Dye, Kyo Stone Crafts, Kyo Doll, Kyo Hyogu
Osaka
Osaka Ranma, Osaka Karaki Sashimono, Sakai Cutlery, Osaka Buddhist Altar, Osaka Naniwa Tin Instrument, Osaka Tung Chest, Osaka Kongo Rattan Blind
Hyogo Prefecture
Banshu Soroban, Tanba Tachikui Pottery, Izushi Pottery, Banshu Fry, Toyookakiryu Works, Banshu Miki Cutlery
Nara Prefecture
Takayama Chasen, Nara Brush, Nara Sumi
Wakayama Prefecture
Kishu Hera Rod, Kishu Lacquerware, Kishu Chest
Tottori Prefecture
Inshu Japanease Paper, Ymihama Gasuri, Izumo Stone Lantern
Shimane Prefecture
Izumo Stone Lantern, Unshu Soroban, Iwami Pottery, Sekishu Japanease Paper
Okayama Prefecture
Katshuyama Bamboo Works, Bizen Pottery
Hiroshima Prefecture
Kumano Brush, Hiroshima Buddhist Altar, Miyajima Works, Fukuyama Harp, Kawajiri Brush
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hahi Pottery, Ouchi Coat, Akama Inkstone
Tokushima Prefecture
Ouchi Pottery, Awa Japanease Paper, Awashoran Tsuzura Fabrics
Kagawa Prefecture
Kagawa Lacquerware, Bizen Pottery
Ehime Prefecture
Tobe Pottery, Ozu Japanease Paper
Kochi Prefecture
Tosa Japanease Paper, Tosa Cutlery
Fukuoka Prefecture
Koishiwara Pottery, Hakata Doll, Hkata Fabrics, Kurume Gasuri, Yamehukushima Buddhist Altar, Agano Pottery, Yame Lantern
Saga Prefecture
Imari・Arita Pottery、Karatsu Pottery
Nagasaki Prefecture
Mikawachi Pottery, Hasami Pottery, Nagasaki Tortoiseshell,
Kumamoto Prefecture
Shodai Pottery, Amakusa Ceramics, Higo Inlay, Yamaga Lantern
Oita Prefecture
Beppu Bamboo Works
Miyazaki Prefecture
Miyakonojho Big Bow, Honba Oshima Tsumugi
Kagoshima prefecture
Honba Oshima Tsumugi, Kawanabe Buddhist Altar, Satsuma Pottery
Okinawa Prefecture
Kumejima Tumugi, Miyako Upper Cloth, Ojiya Tsumugi, Yuntanza Hanaori, Yuntanza Minsaa, Tsuboya Pottery, Ryukyu Kasuri, Syuri Fabrics, Ryukyu Bingata, Ryukyu Lacquerware, Yonaguni Fabrics, Kijyoka no Bashohu, Yaeyama Minsaa, Yaeyama Upper Croth, Haebaru Hana Fabrics, Chibana Hana Fabrics, Sanshin

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