Crafts

Kyo Sashimono

Kyo Sashimono (京指物) is a woodwork craft produced in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. ...

July 17, 2026

Tsugaru Kokeshi

Tsugaru Kokeshi (津軽こけし) is a category of traditional painted wooden dolls pro...

July 17, 2026

Boshu Uchiwa

Boshu Uchiwa (房州うちわ) is a round fan (uchiwa) produced in Minamiboso City and ...

July 16, 2026

Echigo Sanjo Uchihamono

Learn the history, free-forging process, official tool categories, identifica...

July 16, 2026

Seto-yaki

Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) is a general term for ceramics produced in Seto City, Aichi P...

July 15, 2026

Nagaita Chugata

Discover Nagaita Chugata, Tokyo's double-sided indigo yukata dyeing: its long...

July 15, 2026

Hakata Butsudan

Hakata Butsudan (福岡仏壇) is a Buddhist altar produced in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefe...

July 15, 2026

Inshu Washi

Inshu Washi (因州和紙) is a washi produced in the eastern part of Tottori Prefect...

July 14, 2026

Kagawa Shikki (Sanuki Lacquerware)

Kagawa Shikki (香川漆器), also known as Sanuki Lacquerware, is a lacquerware prod...

July 14, 2026