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Joboji-nuri
LacquerwareLacquerware from Iwate using locally tapped urushi, Japan's largest lacquer source.
TohokuFrom ¥3,000
National Traditional Craft
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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.
