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Bizen ware Bizen yaki
- Ceramic
- Okayama
Bizen ware (called Bizen yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery produced in the area around the city of Bizen in Okayama prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Together with Shigaraki, Tamba, Echizen, Seto and Tokoname, B…
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Hagi ware Hagi yaki
- Ceramic
- Yamaguchi
Hagi ware (called Hagi yaki in Japanese) is a form of porcelain produced mainly in the city of Hagi in Yamaguchi prefecture. Hagi ware is rarely decorated, remaining as simple as possible to make the most of the features of the clay. This simplici…
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Mino ware Mino yaki
- Ceramic
- Gifu
Mino ware (called Mino yaki in Japanese) is a ceramic ware produced in the Tono area of Gifu prefecture. It has a long history and tradition but has adapted to modern life style. A notable feature of Mino ware is its wide variety of pottery. Mino …
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Tokoname ware Tokoname yaki
- Ceramic
- Aichi
Tokoname ware (Tokoname yaki in Japanese) is a form of ceramic pottery that is produced in the area around the city of Tokoname in Aichi prefecture. This traditional craft comes from one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Along with Bizen, Tamba, …
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Iga ware Iga yaki
- Ceramic
- Mie
Iga ware (called iga yaki in Japanese) is a form of porcelain produced in the area around the city of Iga, Mie prefecture. The main production areas of this craft are the sites of Makiyama and Marubashira in the Ayama district of Iga and the excel…
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Gifu lanterns Gifu chochin
- Other crafts
- Gifu
Gifu lanterns (called Gifu chochin in Japanese) are produced in the city of Gifu, Gifu prefecture and have a history of over three hundred years. In 1995, their high level of craftsmanship was recognized with a designation as a National Traditiona…
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Echizen ware Echizen yaki
- Ceramic
- Fukui
Echizen ware (called Echizen yaki in Japanese) is a type of pottery produced in the town of Echizen, Fukui prefecture. This traditional handicraft comes from one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan which along with Bizen, Tamba, Tokoname, Seto, and …
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Ichii woodcarvings Ichii itto bori
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Gifu
Ichii woodcarvings (called Ichii itto bori in Japanese) are produced in the Hida region of Gifu prefecture, and made only from the wood of ichii (Japanese yew), the prefectural tree of Gifu. The ichii tree gets its name from a scepter made of Japa…
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Suruga bamboo crafts Suruga takesensuji zaiku
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Shizuoka
Suruga bamboo ware (called Suruga take sensuji zaiku in Japanese) is produced in the city of Shizuoka, Shizuoka prefecture. High quality bamboo has grown wild in the basin of the upper reaches of the Abe River in Shizuoka since ancient times. Bamb…
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Akazu ware Akazu Yaki
- Ceramic
- Aichi
Akazu ware (called Akazu yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery produced around Akazucho in the eastern part of the city of Seto, Aichi prefecture. This craft is a type of Seto ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Together with Bizen, Tamb…
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Yokkaichi-banko ware Yokkaichi banko yaki
- Ceramic
- Mie
Yokkaichi banko ware (called Yokkaichi banko yaki in Japanese) is a form of ceramic ware produced in the city of Yokkaichi, Mie prefecture. For a long time, items for everyday use like teacups and plates, as well as pieces of art like vases have b…
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Iwami ware Iwami yaki
- Ceramic
- Shimane
Iwami ware (called Iwami yaki) is a type of pottery produced around the city of Gotsu, Shimane prefecture. Iwami ware is strong, has low water absorbency and is resistant to salt, acid, and alkali which makes it suitable for storing pickled plums …
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Nagoya Buddhist altar Nagoya butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Aichi
Nagoya Buddhist Altars (called Nagoya Butsudan in Japanese) are produced around the city of Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Usually high grade trees such as Japanese cypress, zelkova, or sandalwood are used for the base. Nagoya Buddhist Altars have a hi…
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Owari Cloisonné Owari shippo
- Other crafts
- Aichi
Owari Cloisonné (called Owari Shippo in Japanese) is a type of enamelware, produced in Ama and Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, that is decorated with vibrant colorful designs often depicting natural scenery or the beauty of nature. The name shippo refer…
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Fukuyama Koto (Japanese Harp) Fukuyama koto
- Other crafts
- Hiroshima
Fukuyama koto is a Japanese harp, koto, produced in Fukuyama, Hiroshima prefecture. Most of the koto produced in Japan are made in Fukuyama, which is where the coastal view of the city inspired one of the most well-known koto songs, Haru no Umi (S…
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Miyajima woodwork Miyajima zaiku
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Hiroshima
Miyajima Woodwork (called Miyajima zaiku in Japanese) are woodwork products made in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima prefecture. Miyajima Island, one of the Three Views of Japan*, has long been nicknamed the "Island of Gods", while Hatsu…
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Nibutani carved wooden tray Nibutani ita
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Hokkaido
Nibutani Carved Wooden Trays (called Nibutani ita in Japanese) are produced in Biratori, Hokkaido. The origin of the town name, is an Ainu language word for cliff, pirauturu. This craft is known for its patterns like a spiral pattern called moreun…
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Hiroshima Buddhist altar Hiroshima butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Hiroshima
Hiroshima Butsudan are golden Buddhist altars mainly produced in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The Buddhist sect, Jodo Shinshu has been widely worshipped in Hiroshima since ancient times, and many golden altars recommended by the sect were…
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Mikawa Buddhist altar Mikawa butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Aichi
Mikawa Buddhist Altars, called Mikawa Butsudan in Japanese, are made in the Mikawa area of Okazaki, Aichi prefecture. In the region, as it was a custom to place a Buddhist altar in the closet, there were demands to make the pedestal of the altar l…
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Seto-sometsuke ware Seto sometsuke yaki
- Ceramic
- Aichi
Seto Sometsuke ware (called Seto Sometsuke yaki in Japanese) is ceramic ware produced near the cities of Seto and Owariasahi in Aichi prefecture. The term sometsuke is normally used when designs are painted on porcelain with an indigo blue pigment…
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Echizen traditional chest Echizen tansu
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Fukui
Echizen Tansu are lacquer coated chests of drawers made around Echizen City and Sabae City of Fukui Prefecture. They are mainly made of Japanese zelkova and paulownia, and decorated with iron fittings and lacquer. Japanese zelkova is a hard wood w…
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Kasukabe traditional paulownia chest Kasukabe kiri tansu
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Saitama
Kasukabe traditional paulownia chests, called Kasukabe Kiri-tansu in Japanese, are traditional woodwork made around Saitama City and Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture. Kasukabe Kiri-tansu are distinguished by their simple design based on the strai…
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Katsuyama bamboo crafts Katsuyama take zaiku
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Okayama
Katsuyama Take Zaiku are bamboo baskets produced in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. Bamboo ware products are made in many areas across Japan from a variety of bamboos such as thick stemmed bamboo and black bamboo. However, Japanese timber bamboo …
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Takayama tea whisks Takayama chasen
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Nara
Takayama Tea Whisks, called Takayama Chasen in Japanese, are tea whisks produced in Takayama Town, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. Each tea whisk is completely made by hand and they have a top class share in the total Japanese tea whisk market. The t…
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Nagoya traditional paulownia chest Nagoya kiri tansu
- Wood, bamboo crafts
- Aichi
Nagoya traditional paulownia chests of drawers called Nagoya Kiri Tansu in Japanese, are masterpieces of traditional woodwork made in and around Kasugai City and Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Nagoya Kiri Tansu are a traditional craftwork originat…
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Gifu Japanese Umbrellas Gifu Wagasa
- Other crafts
- Gifu
Japanese umbrellas are not only used on rainy days or as parasols, but there are also umbrellas used for dancing and larger parasols called nodategasa used for outdoor tea ceremonies. They become very slim and delicate when they are closed, and t…
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Nagoya Sekku Kazari Nagoya Sekku Kazari
- Other crafts
- Aichi
Nagoya Sekku Kazari (festival dolls and decorations) are decorations that are essential for festivals to celebrate the birth of a child and wish for the child's healthy growth. The Sekku Kazari consist of three crafts; dolls, celebratory fla…
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Owari Buddhist altar equipment Owari butsugu
- Household Buddhist altars
- Aichi
Owari Buddhist altar equipment is made in Nagoya and neighboring cities in Aichi prefecture called the Owari suburbs. Owari Buddhist altar equipment was first founded as a religious craft by the missionaries of the forefather of the Jodo-shinshu s…
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Sanshu Onigawara Crafts Sanshu onigawara kogeihin
- Ceramic
- Aichi
Sanshu Onigawara Crafts, called Sanshu Onigawara Kougeihin in Japanese, are a traditional craft mainly produced in Hekinan, Anjo and Takahama of Aichi Prefecture. The name "Sanshu" comes from the old name of this region in Aichi. The reg…
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