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VILLAGE Report #Hiroshima Prefecture

Fudenosato Kobo in Kumano Town

[VILLAGE Report vol.10] Japan’s top production volume for makeup brushes | Hiroshima Prefecture

Kumano brushes have Japan’s highest production volume for calligraphy brushes, painting brushes, and makeup brushes alike. They began as winter work in a village where farming alone was not enough to live on.

[VILLAGE Report vol.10] Japan’s top production volume for makeup brushes | Hiroshima Prefecture

Kumano brushes have Japan’s highest production volume for calligraphy brushes, painting brushes, and makeup brushes alike. They began as winter work in a village where farming alone was not enough to live on.

The great torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine standing in the sea

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

Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome: two World Heritage sites in one prefecture. Oysters rank first nationwide, and Kumano Town is known for brush production. We have organized Hiroshima’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

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

Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome: two World Heritage sites in one prefecture. Oysters rank first nationwide, and Kumano Town is known for brush production. We have organized Hiroshima’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.