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VILLAGE Report #Hyogo Prefecture

An abacus

[VILLAGE Report vol.24] 70% of Abacuses and Almost All Fishing Flies | Hyogo Prefecture

Banshu abacuses have about a 70% domestic share, and Banshu fishing flies account for almost all domestic production. Tamba Tachikui ware is one of the Six Ancient Kilns, while Izushi ware is white porcelain. Toyooka bags began with willow baskets.

[VILLAGE Report vol.24] 70% of Abacuses and Almost All Fishing Flies | Hyogo Prefecture

Banshu abacuses have about a 70% domestic share, and Banshu fishing flies account for almost all domestic production. Tamba Tachikui ware is one of the Six Ancient Kilns, while Izushi ware is white porcelain. Toyooka bags began with willow baskets.

Himeji Castle

Hyogo Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nishinomiya Shrine is the head shrine of Ebisu shrines across Japan, and Himeji Castle was Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage site. Sake from the Nada Gogo area and Kobe beef. We have organized Hyogo Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Hyogo Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Nishinomiya Shrine is the head shrine of Ebisu shrines across Japan, and Himeji Castle was Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage site. Sake from the Nada Gogo area and Kobe beef. We have organized Hyogo Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.