VILLAGE Report #47 Prefectures
[VILLAGE Report vol.17] This paper is repairing cultural properties around the world | Kochi Prefecture
Tosa washi is used around the world as repair paper for artworks and cultural properties. Tosa forged blades account for 60% of Japan’s forestry blades.
[VILLAGE Report vol.17] This paper is repairing cultural properties around the world | Kochi Prefecture
Tosa washi is used around the world as repair paper for artworks and cultural properties. Tosa forged blades account for 60% of Japan’s forestry blades.
[VILLAGE Report vol.16] The sixth pottery to be recognized | Ehime Prefecture
Tobe ware received national designation in Showa 51, the sixth pottery in Japan to do so. Its features are a “somewhat thick, undecorated form.”
[VILLAGE Report vol.16] The sixth pottery to be recognized | Ehime Prefecture
Tobe ware received national designation in Showa 51, the sixth pottery in Japan to do so. Its features are a “somewhat thick, undecorated form.”
[VILLAGE Report vol.15] One color gave rise to three crafts | Tokushima Prefecture
Awa indigo, Awa Shoai Shijira-ori, and Otani ware. These three are not separate crafts, but one connected story.
[VILLAGE Report vol.15] One color gave rise to three crafts | Tokushima Prefecture
Awa indigo, Awa Shoai Shijira-ori, and Otani ware. These three are not separate crafts, but one connected story.
[VILLAGE Report vol.14] 83 million a year, 90% of Japan’s total | Kagawa Prefecture
Marugame uchiwa fans produce 83 million pieces a year and hold a 90% national share. The industry spread because lower-ranking samurai made them as side work.
[VILLAGE Report vol.14] 83 million a year, 90% of Japan’s total | Kagawa Prefecture
Marugame uchiwa fans produce 83 million pieces a year and hold a 90% national share. The industry spread because lower-ranking samurai made them as side work.
[VILLAGE Report vol.13] The first in Japan among washi papers | Tottori Prefecture
Inshu washi was the first washi in Japan to be designated a national traditional craft. It has a history of about 1200 years.
[VILLAGE Report vol.13] The first in Japan among washi papers | Tottori Prefecture
Inshu washi was the first washi in Japan to be designated a national traditional craft. It has a history of about 1200 years.
[VILLAGE Report vol.12] Ended in 1925, returned in 1977 | Shimane Prefecture
Tatara ironmaking came to a complete stop in 1925. After a temporary wartime revival, it was brought back in 1977 for Japanese swords. Can something once lost be restored?
[VILLAGE Report vol.12] Ended in 1925, returned in 1977 | Shimane Prefecture
Tatara ironmaking came to a complete stop in 1925. After a temporary wartime revival, it was brought back in 1977 for Japanese swords. Can something once lost be restored?