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Value Village

A trip to get close to how things are made.

Kilns, weavers, breweries, blacksmiths, small local workshops — we have gathered the makers of each region. Large mass-production factories, power plants and dams, public research institutes and museums are not shown here (you can find them in the full list of entries).

2,805 craft and industry entries. Industries other than traditional crafts are included. This is not a list of hands-on programs; whether visitors are accepted, fees and booking contacts have not been confirmed.

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Hiroshima

Kumano Brushes

Brushes & nationally designated craft

Brushes from Kumano. Using a technique that aligns the hair tips without cutting them, Kumano makes most of Japan's brushes. It is also known worldwide for makeup brushes.

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Hiroshima

Miyajima Woodcraft

Woodwork & nationally designated craft

Craftwork from Miyajima in Hatsukaichi. A collective term for woodwork that includes lathe turning, carving and rice scoops.

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Hiroshima

Miyajima Rice Scoops

Woodwork & household tools

Rice scoops from Miyajima. It is regarded as the birthplace of the shamoji rice scoop, whose shape is said to have been borrowed from the biwa lute of Benzaiten.

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Hiroshima

Hiroshima Buddhist Altars

Buddhist altars & nationally designated craft

Buddhist altars from Hiroshima. Gold leaf is applied thickly, and the work, from the wooden base to the gilding, is divided among seven trades.

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Hiroshima

Fukuyama Koto

Woodwork & nationally designated craft

Koto from Fukuyama. They are made by hollowing out paulownia wood. Fukuyama makes most of Japan's koto.

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Hiroshima

Bingo Kasuri

Kasuri weaving & cotton textiles

Kasuri from Bingo. It is dyed with indigo and woven into kasuri. It spread as fabric for monpe work trousers.

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