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
