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Japanese Crafts

Traditional and contemporary craftsmanship from across Japan

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11 crafts found

Saga-ningyo - Dolls
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Saga-ningyo

Dolls

Dolls from Saga dressed in distinctive Saga-nishiki brocade.

KyushuFrom ¥3,000
Prefectural Craft
Miharu-hariko - Dolls
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Miharu-hariko

Dolls

Papier-mache figures from Fukushima including daruma and zodiac animals.

TohokuFrom ¥500
National Traditional Craft

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.

Nara-itto-bori - Dolls
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Nara-itto-bori

Dolls

Bold single-blade carved figures from Nara with vivid painted finishes.

KansaiFrom ¥2,000
National Traditional Craft
Takeda-ningyo - Dolls
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Takeda-ningyo

Dolls

Mechanical puppet figures from Osaka inspired by kabuki theater.

KansaiFrom ¥10,000
Prefectural Craft
Hakata-ningyo - Dolls
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Hakata-ningyo

Dolls

Colorful unglazed clay dolls from Fukuoka with lifelike expressions.

KyushuFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft
Kokeshi - Dolls
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Kokeshi

Dolls

Turned wooden dolls from Tohoku with simple, charming faces.

TohokuFrom ¥500
National Traditional Craft
Edo-kimekomi-ningyo - Dolls
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Edo-kimekomi-ningyo

Dolls

Dressed dolls from Tokyo with fabric tucked into carved grooves.

KantoFrom ¥5,000
National Traditional Craft
Miharu-goma - Dolls
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Miharu-goma

Dolls

Brightly painted wooden horse toys from Fukushima, a New Year good luck charm.

TohokuFrom ¥500
National Traditional Craft
Kyoto Dolls (Kyo-ningyo) - Dolls
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Kyoto Dolls (Kyo-ningyo)

Dolls

Refined decorative dolls from Kyoto for Hina Matsuri and collector display.

KansaiFrom ¥10,000
National Traditional Craft
Naruko-kokeshi - Dolls
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Naruko-kokeshi

Dolls

Distinctive kokeshi from Miyagi with heads that squeak when turned.

TohokuFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft
Daruma - Dolls
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Daruma

Dolls

Round papier-mache good luck dolls, largest production in Gunma Prefecture.

KantoFrom ¥300
National Traditional Craft