Yame Fukushima Butsudan
Yame Fukushima Butsudan (八女福島仏壇) is a Buddhist altar produced in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture. It belongs to the broader category of Japanese Buddhist craft objects and is among the traditional craft items promoted through institutions such as the General Incorporated 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).
History
Detailed historical records regarding the origins and development of Yame Fukushima Butsudan are not fully reflected in the currently available source material. Yame Fukushima Butsudan is listed among the traditional craft items represented at Aoyama Square, the retail and exhibition facility operated by the General Incorporated Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Further historical detail is expected to become available through additional primary sources.
Techniques & Production Process
Specific information regarding the materials, construction methods, and production processes used in Yame Fukushima Butsudan is not present in the currently available source data. As a Buddhist altar craft, it falls within the broader context of Japanese butsudan production, a field that encompasses lacquerwork, woodworking, metalwork, and decorative finishing. Readers seeking technical detail are encouraged to consult primary craft promotion sources directly.
How to Identify Yame Fukushima Butsudan
Distinguishing visual or tactile characteristics specific to Yame Fukushima Butsudan are not described in the currently available source material. No identification criteria can be confirmed from the facts at hand.
The Craft Today
Yame Fukushima Butsudan is among the traditional crafts promoted by the General Incorporated Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries through Aoyama Square, which is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00 (except year-end and New Year holidays) at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052. The square serves as a national showcase for designated traditional crafts, including Hakata Butsudan and other regional altar traditions such as Kyo Butsudan, Osaka Butsudan, Kanazawa Butsudan, Hikone Butsudan, Nagoya Butsudan, Mikawa Butsudan, Tokai Butsudan, and Nagasaki Butsudan. Quantitative data on current production volumes or the number of active practitioners in Yame is not available in the present source material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yame Fukushima Butsudan?
Yame Fukushima Butsudan (八女福島仏壇) is a type of Buddhist altar produced in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is categorized as a Japanese traditional Buddhist craft.
Where is Yame Fukushima Butsudan produced?
It is produced in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Where can Yame Fukushima Butsudan be viewed or purchased?
Aoyama Square, the exhibition and retail facility operated by the General Incorporated Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, is located at 8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, and is open from 11:00 to 19:00, excluding year-end and New Year holidays. It can be contacted by telephone at 03-5785-1301.
Who promotes Yame Fukushima Butsudan?
The General Incorporated 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) promotes Yame Fukushima Butsudan along with other Japanese traditional crafts through its Aoyama Square facility in Tokyo.
How does Yame Fukushima Butsudan relate to other Japanese butsudan traditions?
Japan has multiple regional butsudan traditions, each produced in a distinct locality. Yame Fukushima Butsudan originates in Fukuoka Prefecture and is one of several regionally distinct altar craft traditions promoted as Japanese traditional crafts.
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