VILLAGE Report #Toyama Prefecture
VILLAGE Report vol.16 Toyama Prefecture | Takaoka Copperware, a Town That Began with 7 Metal Casters
Takaoka Copperware began in 1611 at a foundry opened by Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of the Kaga Domain, who invited 7 metal casters to the area. From Buddhist altar fittings and tea utensils to large bronze statues and temple bells, its makers have produced a wide range of works, and in 1975 it was designated as one of Japan’s first Traditional Crafts.
VILLAGE Report vol.16 Toyama Prefecture | Takaoka Copperware, a Town That Began with 7 Metal Casters
Takaoka Copperware began in 1611 at a foundry opened by Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of the Kaga Domain, who invited 7 metal casters to the area. From Buddhist altar fittings and tea utensils to large bronze statues and temple bells, its makers have produced a wide range of works, and in 1975 it was designated as one of Japan’s first Traditional Crafts.
[VILLAGE Report vol.32] 90% of Copperware Comes from This Town | Toyama Prefecture
Takaoka copperware accounts for roughly 90% of Japan’s copperware production. Inami wood carving, Shogawa turned wood bases, and Ecchu washi paper. It all began when the Kaga domain invited metal casters to the area.
[VILLAGE Report vol.32] 90% of Copperware Comes from This Town | Toyama Prefecture
Takaoka copperware accounts for roughly 90% of Japan’s copperware production. Inami wood carving, Shogawa turned wood bases, and Ecchu washi paper. It all began when the Kaga domain invited metal casters to the area.
Toyama Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Toyama Bay white shrimp and firefly squid, and masu sushi. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Gokayama’s gassho-style villages. We have organized Toyama’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.
Toyama Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Toyama Bay white shrimp and firefly squid, and masu sushi. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Gokayama’s gassho-style villages. We have organized Toyama’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.