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Tsugaru Vidro
GlassworkColorful blown glass from Aomori inspired by the northern seasons.
TohokuFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft
Japanese Crafts
Traditional and contemporary craftsmanship from across Japan
Japanese craftsmanship represents centuries of refined technique passed down through generations of master artisans. From Arita porcelain and Nishijin silk weaving to Wajima lacquerware and Echizen knife-making, each region has developed distinctive craft traditions shaped by local materials and culture. Many of these crafts hold official designation as National Traditional Crafts or Important Intangible Cultural Properties. Our database catalogs traditional and contemporary Japanese crafts across all prefectures, with details on craft type, regional origin, and cultural significance.
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Aji Stone Craft
StoneworkWorld-class granite carving from Kagawa, known as the "diamond of stone."
ShikokuFrom ¥5,000
National Traditional Craft
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Tsubame-Sanjo Cutlery
MetalworkWorld-class kitchen knives, tools, and flatware from Niigata.
HokurikuFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft
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Echigo-jofu
TextilesUNESCO-listed ramie cloth from Niigata, snow-bleached in winter.
HokurikuFrom ¥300,000
National Traditional Craft
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Kyo-uchiwa
FansElegant round fans from Kyoto with detachable handles and decorative designs.
KansaiFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft
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Kyo-butsudan
OtherOrnate Buddhist household altars from Kyoto with gold leaf and lacquer.
KansaiFrom ¥100,000
National Traditional Craft
