Marugame Uchiwa are a type of fan made in the area around the city of Marugame, Kagawa prefecture. It is believed that, in the early Edo period (1603-1868), the first Marugame Uchiwa were made as souvenirs for pilgrims to the Konpira Shrine. The o…

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Kagawa Lacquerware (called Kagawa Shikki in Japanese) is produced in the area around the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa prefecture. There is a wide range of products, such as cake boxes, trays, low tables, and display cases, which are widely popular fo…

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