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Japanese Crafts

Traditional and contemporary craftsmanship from across Japan

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14 crafts found

Kamo-paulownia-tansu - Woodwork
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Kamo-paulownia-tansu

Woodwork

Premium paulownia chests from Niigata, Japan's top production area.

HokurikuFrom ¥100,000
National Traditional Craft
Kiso-hinoki-zaiku - Woodwork
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Kiso-hinoki-zaiku

Woodwork

Japanese cypress crafts from the Kiso Valley, Nagano Prefecture.

ChubuFrom ¥1,000
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.

Aomori-hiba-zaiku - Woodwork
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Aomori-hiba-zaiku

Woodwork

Aromatic hiba cypress crafts from Aomori with natural antibacterial properties.

TohokuFrom ¥1,000
Prefectural Craft
Inami-chokoku - Woodwork
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Inami-chokoku

Woodwork

Elaborate wood carving from Toyama for temple transoms and decorative panels.

HokurikuFrom ¥10,000
National Traditional Craft
Nikko-chokoku - Woodwork
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Nikko-chokoku

Woodwork

Decorative wood carving from Tochigi, descended from Nikko Toshogu shrine carvers.

KantoFrom ¥2,000
National Traditional Craft
Arita-cypress-magemono - Woodwork
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Arita-cypress-magemono

Woodwork

Bent wood containers crafted in the Arita region using local cypress.

KyushuFrom ¥2,000
Prefectural Craft
Akita-cedar Magemono - Woodwork
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Akita-cedar Magemono

Woodwork

Bent cedar lunch boxes from Akita, prized for moisture-absorbing properties.

TohokuFrom ¥5,000
National Traditional Craft
Odate-magewappa - Woodwork
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Odate-magewappa

Woodwork

Traditional bentwood containers from Akita with over 400 years of history.

TohokuFrom ¥3,000
National Traditional Craft
Iwayado-tansu - Woodwork
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Iwayado-tansu

Woodwork

Ornate clothing chests from Iwate with elaborate ironwork fittings.

TohokuFrom ¥50,000
National Traditional Craft
Matsumoto-furniture - Woodwork
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Matsumoto-furniture

Woodwork

Western-influenced furniture from Nagano combining tradition with modern design.

ChubuFrom ¥30,000
National Traditional Craft
Karakuri-zaiku - Woodwork
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Karakuri-zaiku

Woodwork

Mechanical puzzle boxes and trick furniture from Hakone.

KantoFrom ¥2,000
Prefectural Craft
Sendai-tansu - Woodwork
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Sendai-tansu

Woodwork

Zelkova clothing chests from Miyagi with lacquered finish and iron fittings.

TohokuFrom ¥50,000
National Traditional Craft
Kumiko - Woodwork
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Kumiko

Woodwork

Intricate interlocking wooden lattice patterns without nails or glue.

KantoFrom ¥5,000
Prefectural Craft
Hakone-yosegi-zaiku - Woodwork
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Hakone-yosegi-zaiku

Woodwork

Geometric wood marquetry from Hakone using naturally colored woods.

KantoFrom ¥1,000
National Traditional Craft