Tsugaru lacquerware (called tsugaru nuri in Japanese) is produced around the city of Hirosaki in Aomori prefecture. Lacquerware has been produced in this region since the middle of the Edo period (1603-1868), but it began to be called Tsuga…

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Aizu lacquerware (called Aizu nuri in Japanese) is lacquerware made in the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. During the manufacturing process, the craft is classified into round pieces, such as bowls, and flat pieces such as trays or sta…

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Kawatsura lacquerware (called Kawatsura shikki in Japanese) is produced in the town of Kawatsura in the southern part of Akita prefecture. Everyday use items like bowls and trays have been produced here for a long time. Kawatsura lacquerwar…

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Joboji lacquerware (called Joboji nuri in Japanese) is produced in the town of Joboji in Iwate prefecture. More than 98% of the lacquer used in Japan is imported from China or other countries. The Joboji area is known as the leading produce…

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Hidehira-nuri lacquerware is produced in the area around Hiraizumi-cho, in Iwate Prefecture. A defining feature of Hidehira-nuri is the use of gold leaves produced in the area around Hiraizumi, which results in vivid patterns not usually seen in l…

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Naruko Lacquerware is a form of lacquerware produced around the area of Osaki City in Miayazaki Prefecture. Lacquerware refers to handicrafts produced by coating wooden bowls and other items with lacquer. Lacquerware was produced in various places…

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