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VILLAGE Report #Gifu Prefecture

A square Shino plate

[VILLAGE Report vol.26] Nearly Half of Tableware | Gifu Prefecture

Mino ware accounts for a large share of Japan’s ceramic tableware production. Hon-minoshi paper is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Hida Shunkei is lacquerware that does not cover the wood grain.

[VILLAGE Report vol.26] Nearly Half of Tableware | Gifu Prefecture

Mino ware accounts for a large share of Japan’s ceramic tableware production. Hon-minoshi paper is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Hida Shunkei is lacquerware that does not cover the wood grain.

A village of gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go

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

Mino ware makes up a major share of Japan’s tableware, and Hon-Mino paper is recognized by UNESCO. Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama. We have organized Gifu’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Mino ware makes up a major share of Japan’s tableware, and Hon-Mino paper is recognized by UNESCO. Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama. We have organized Gifu’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.