Suruga Hitsumono (駿河ひな具) is a stationery craft produced in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture. The craft is associated with the traditional craft industries promoted through organizations such as the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries (一般財団法人 伝統的工芸品産業振興協会), which operates Japan's traditional craft retail and exhibition infrastructure.
History
Detailed historical records for Suruga Hitsumono are not available within the current source material. The craft is listed among the traditional crafts of Shizuoka Prefecture, which were featured in a dedicated exhibition at Aoyama Square in Tokyo from June 12 to June 25, 2026. Aoyama Square, operated by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, has maintained records of traditional crafts searchable by region and industry type since at least 2009, when its web presence was established.
Techniques & Production Process
Specific details regarding the techniques and production processes used in Suruga Hitsumono are not present in the available source material. The craft falls within the stationery category and is produced in the Shizuoka region of Shizuoka Prefecture. Further technical documentation was not provided in the current sources.
How to Identify Suruga Hitsumono
Identifying features and visual characteristics of Suruga Hitsumono are not described in the available source material. The craft is categorized under stationery and is associated with the Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture region of production.
The Craft Today
Suruga Hitsumono is among the traditional crafts of Shizuoka Prefecture represented at Aoyama Square (located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052), a venue operated by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries. Aoyama Square is open from 11:00 to 19:00 year-round, except during the New Year holiday period, and introduces traditional crafts designated in each prefecture of Japan. An exhibition dedicated to the traditional crafts of Shizuoka Prefecture was held at Aoyama Square from June 12 to June 25, 2026. The Dentō Kōgei Aoyama Square website became multilingual on April 28, 2026, broadening access to information about crafts including those from Shizuoka Prefecture. Additionally, a website introducing traditional craft artisans, titled Nihon no Dentō Kōgeishi Navi, was published on April 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suruga Hitsumono?
Suruga Hitsumono (駿河ひな具) is a stationery craft produced in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is associated with Japan's traditional craft industries.
Where can Suruga Hitsumono be viewed or purchased?
Aoyama Square, located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 (1st floor), is a venue operated by the General Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries that introduces and sells designated traditional crafts, including those from Shizuoka Prefecture. Its opening hours are 11:00 to 19:00, and it is open year-round except during the New Year holiday period.
Is Suruga Hitsumono a designated traditional craft?
The available source material does not include specific designation details for Suruga Hitsumono. The craft is listed on the Aoyama Square platform, which focuses on traditional crafts designated in each prefecture of Japan.
Has there been a recent exhibition of Shizuoka traditional crafts?
An exhibition of the traditional crafts of Shizuoka Prefecture was held at Aoyama Square in Tokyo from June 12 to June 25, 2026.
How can I contact Aoyama Square for more information?
Aoyama Square can be contacted by telephone at 03-5785-1301 or by fax at 03-5785-1302.
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