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VILLAGE Report #Fukui Prefecture

An Echizen ware jar

[VILLAGE Report vol.30] More Than 90% of Eyeglass Frames | Fukui Prefecture

Eyeglass frames from Sabae account for more than 90% of domestic production. Fukui also has 7 nationally designated traditional crafts, including Echizen ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Long winters were the starting point for everything.

[VILLAGE Report vol.30] More Than 90% of Eyeglass Frames | Fukui Prefecture

Eyeglass frames from Sabae account for more than 90% of domestic production. Fukui also has 7 nationally designated traditional crafts, including Echizen ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. Long winters were the starting point for everything.

The rocky shore of Tojinbo and the Sea of Japan

Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Fukui produces over 90% of Japan’s eyeglass frames, and is home to Eiheiji Temple, the dinosaur museum, Echizen crab, and habutae mochi. We have organized Fukui Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Fukui produces over 90% of Japan’s eyeglass frames, and is home to Eiheiji Temple, the dinosaur museum, Echizen crab, and habutae mochi. We have organized Fukui Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.