VILLAGE Report #Miyagi Prefecture
VILLAGE Report vol.4 Miyagi Prefecture | Miyagi traditional kokeshi and why its five lineages did not blend together
Naruko, Sakunami, Togatta, Yajiro, and Hijiori. Miyagi Prefecture is home to five kokeshi traditions, each preserving its own distinct expression. This is the story of those five traditions, collectively designated a national traditional craft in 1981.
VILLAGE Report vol.4 Miyagi Prefecture | Miyagi traditional kokeshi and why its five lineages did not blend together
Naruko, Sakunami, Togatta, Yajiro, and Hijiori. Miyagi Prefecture is home to five kokeshi traditions, each preserving its own distinct expression. This is the story of those five traditions, collectively designated a national traditional craft in 1981.
[VILLAGE Report vol.42] This shore makes 90% of Japan’s inkstones | Miyagi Prefecture
Ogatsu inkstones have accounted for most domestic inkstone production. Together with Miyagi traditional kokeshi, Naruko lacquerware, and Sendai chests, Miyagi has 4 items.
[VILLAGE Report vol.42] This shore makes 90% of Japan’s inkstones | Miyagi Prefecture
Ogatsu inkstones have accounted for most domestic inkstone production. Together with Miyagi traditional kokeshi, Naruko lacquerware, and Sendai chests, Miyagi has 4 items.
Miyagi Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Beef tongue, sasa-kamaboko fish cakes, and zunda. From Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, to Ogatsu, which has produced much of Japan’s inkstone supply. We have organized Miyagi’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.
Miyagi Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Beef tongue, sasa-kamaboko fish cakes, and zunda. From Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, to Ogatsu, which has produced much of Japan’s inkstone supply. We have organized Miyagi’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.