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  • Traditional Cultural Experiences

Traditional Craft Experience

      • Kanazawa:Kaga Yuzen

        Kanazawa:Kaga Yuzen

      • Kyoto:Nishijin textile

        Kyoto:Nishijin textile

      • Tokyo:Edo Kiriko

        Tokyo:Edo Kiriko

      • Shiga(Shigaraki):Shigaraki ware

        Shiga(Shigaraki):Shigaraki ware

      • Okinawa:Ryukyu glass

        Okinawa:Ryukyu glass

      • Gifu Hida:Woodworking

        Gifu Hida:Woodworking

      • Kanazawa:Kaga Yuzen
      • Kyoto:Nishijin textile
      • Tokyo:Edo Kiriko
      • Shiga(Shigaraki):Shigaraki ware
      • Okinawa:Ryukyu glass
      • Gifu Hida:Woodworking
  • Experience “Japanese beauty and craftsmanship” in Kanazawa, Kyoto, Tokyo, Shiga, and Okinawa

    Techniques that have been passed down for over 100 years, beautiful materials, and the handwork of craftsmen. A variety of traditional crafts are alive and well throughout Japan, nurtured by the local climate, culture, and history.

    As a representative craft area,

    • Kanazawa:Kaga Yuzen / Gold leaf pasting
    • Kyoto:Nishijin textile, Kyoto ware, Makie
    • Tokyo:Edo Kiriko / Edo Kimekomi dolls
    • Shiga(Shigaraki):Shigaraki ware / Ceramics
    • Okinawa:Ryukyu glass / Bingata dyeing
    • Gifu Hida:Woodworking / Furniture making

    etc. are known.

    By experiencing traditional crafts, you can spend a special time making something with your own hands and taking it home with you, rather than just sightseeing. The traditional craft experience is a “cultural journey” where you can touch the core of Japanese culture and enjoy the joy of creating.

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