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 Tsugaru Lacq…

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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 stationery…

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Kawatsura Lacquerware is produced mainly in Kawatsura, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Traditionally, the craft has focused on practical objects for everyday use, including bowls, dishes, trays, and tiered boxes. In 1976, Kawatsura Lacquerware was …

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Joboji Lacquerware is produced mainly in and around Joboji, Ninohe City, as well as in Morioka, Hachimantai, and Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture. In 1985, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. One of its defining chara…

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Hidehira Lacquerware is produced in several parts of Iwate Prefecture, including Ichinoseki, Oshu, Hiraizumi, Morioka, Hanamaki, and Takizawa. On May 22, 1985, it was designated as a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. One of the defini…

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Naruko Lacquerware (called Naruko Shikki in Japanese) is a form of lacquerware produced around the city of Osaki, Miyagi prefecture. Lacquerware is a craft coating layers of lacquer on wooden tableware and other utensils. Lacquerware is produced i…

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