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Otani ware Otani yaki
- Ceramic
- Tokushima
Otani ware (called Otani yaki in Japanese) is a form of ceramics that is the most famous product of the city of Naruto in Tokushima prefecture, and is the representative craft for the prefecture. The notable characteristics of Otani ware are its s…
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Shodai ware Shodai yaki
- Ceramic
- Kumamoto
Shodai ware (called Shodai yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery baked mainly in the northern part of Kumamoto prefecture. This craft is distinguishable because of its simple texture, strong form, and bold design, which is due to the pouring meth…
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Tamba-tachikui ware Tamba tachikui yaki
- Ceramic
- Hyogo
Tamba-tachikui ware (called Tamba-tachikui yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery produced around Konda in the city of Sasayama, Hyogo prefecture. It is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Together with Bizen, Tamba, Echizen, Seto, and Tokoname…
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Izushi ware Izushi yaki
- Ceramic
- Hyogo
Izushi ware (called
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Awa traditional Japanese paper Awa washi
- Traditional Japanese paper
- Tokushima
Awa washi is traditional Japanese paper made in Yoshinogawa, Naka-cho, and Ikeda-cho in Tokushima prefecture. It is produced using the traditional papermaking methods of nagashisuki (papermaking in flowing water), and tamesuki (papermaking using s…
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Amakusa ceramics Amakusa tojiki
- Ceramic
- Kumamoto
Amakusa ware (called Amakusa Tojiki in Japanese) is a form of pottery or porcelain baked in the Amakusa region of Kumamoto prefecture. The name was newly applied when the craft was designated as a national traditional craft. In Amakusa, where high…
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Iiyama Buddhist altar Iiyama butsudan
- Household Buddhist altars
- Nagano
Iiyama Buddhist Altars, called Iiyama Butsudan in Japanese, are made around the city of Iiyama, Nagano prefecture. Iiyama is known for its people being devout to Buddhism since ancient times, which sustains the tradition of altar production. This …
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Uchiyama Japanese paper Uchiyama gami
- Traditional Japanese paper
- Nagano
Uchiyama Gami is a type of traditional Japanese paper made in the Oku-shinano region of northern Nagano prefecture. As a region that gets heavy snowfall during the winter, papermaking production developed to provide supplementary income. This craf…
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