VILLAGE Report #Chiba Prefecture
VILLAGE Report vol.12 Chiba Prefecture | Boshu Uchiwa, Bamboo’s Natural Roundness Used as the Handle
Boshu Uchiwa is one of Japan’s three great uchiwa fans, alongside Kyo Uchiwa and Marugame Uchiwa. In 2003, it became the first craft in Chiba Prefecture to be designated a national traditional craft. We read about Minamiboso handwork that uses round bamboo as the handle, based on official prefectural materials.
VILLAGE Report vol.12 Chiba Prefecture | Boshu Uchiwa, Bamboo’s Natural Roundness Used as the Handle
Boshu Uchiwa is one of Japan’s three great uchiwa fans, alongside Kyo Uchiwa and Marugame Uchiwa. In 2003, it became the first craft in Chiba Prefecture to be designated a national traditional craft. We read about Minamiboso handwork that uses round bamboo as the handle, based on official prefectural materials.
[VILLAGE Report vol.37] The Third of Japan’s Three Great Uchiwa Fans | Chiba Prefecture
Boshu uchiwa is one of Japan’s three great uchiwa fans, alongside Marugame and Kyo uchiwa. Its distinctive feature is the “marue,” made by splitting bamboo and using it as the ribs as-is.
[VILLAGE Report vol.37] The Third of Japan’s Three Great Uchiwa Fans | Chiba Prefecture
Boshu uchiwa is one of Japan’s three great uchiwa fans, alongside Marugame and Kyo uchiwa. Its distinctive feature is the “marue,” made by splitting bamboo and using it as the ribs as-is.
Chiba Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Peanuts account for around 80% of Japan’s total, and Japanese pears also rank first in Japan. Noda and Choshi are major soy sauce production areas. We have organized Chiba Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.
Chiba Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Peanuts account for around 80% of Japan’s total, and Japanese pears also rank first in Japan. Noda and Choshi are major soy sauce production areas. We have organized Chiba Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.