Crafts

Ojiya-chijimi

Ojiya-chijimi (小千谷縮) is a linen fabric made from ramie produced in Ojiya City...

July 14, 2026

Nishimonai no Bon Odori

Nishimonai no Bon Odori (西馬音内の盆踊り) is a bon dance (盆踊り) transmitted in Nishim...

July 14, 2026

Echizen Uchihamono

Echizen Uchihamono (越前打刃物) is a metalwork craft consisting of forged cutlery ...

July 14, 2026

Yame Fukushima Butsudan

Yame Fukushima Butsudan (八女福島仏壇) is a Buddhist altar produced in Yame, Fukuok...

July 14, 2026

Nishijin Tsuzure-ori

Nishijin Tsuzure-ori (西陣爪掻本綴織) is a tapestry weaving craft produced in Kyoto,...

July 14, 2026

Shigaraki-yaki

Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is a stoneware ceramic produced centered in Shigaraki, K...

July 13, 2026

Kyo Komon

Kyo Komon (京小紋) is a stencil-dyed textile produced in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture...

July 13, 2026

Naruko Kokeshi

Naruko Kokeshi (鳴子こけし) is a category of traditional wooden doll produced in N...

July 13, 2026

Ogawa Washi

Learn about Ogawa Washi and UNESCO-recognized Hosokawa-shi: kozo fiber prepar...

July 13, 2026