Miyakonojo Bows
Bamboo bows & nationally designated craft
The great bows of Miyakonojo. They are made by gluing together bamboo and wax tree wood. This place makes most of Japan's bamboo bows.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
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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Miyakonojo Wooden Swords
Woodwork & martial arts equipment
The wooden swords of Miyakonojo. Oak and other woods are shaped into martial arts equipment. Production volume is the largest in Japan.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Hyuga Kaya Go Boards and Shogi Boards
Kaya wood & game board making
The kaya-wood go boards and shogi boards of Hyuga. Kaya with tight growth rings is sawn, dried and made into boards.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Miyazaki Handmade Washi
Paper mulberry & handmade washi paper
The handmade washi of Miyazaki. It is made from paper mulberry.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Mimitsu Handmade Washi
Washi paper & local succession
The handmade washi of Mimitsu, Hyuga. The technique is handed down in the community.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Komatsubara Ware
Pottery & local kilns
Komatsubara ware of Miyazaki. A local kiln.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Komine Ware
Pottery & local crafts
Komine ware of Miyazaki. A local craft.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Iorigawa Ware
Pottery & local kilns
Iorigawa ware of Kadogawa. A local kiln.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Takachiho Kagura Masks
Wood carving & festival crafts
The kagura masks of Takachiho. Masks are carved for the yokagura, which is danced through the night.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Hinokage Kagura Masks
Wood carving & kagura culture
The kagura masks of Hinokage. They are carved alongside the culture of kagura.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Noborizaru
Folk toys & seasonal festival decorations
The noborizaru of Nobeoka. A toy monkey that climbs a bamboo pole. It is put up for the Boys' Festival in May.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Sadowara Dolls
Clay dolls & folk toys
The Sadowara dolls of Miyazaki. Folk toys made of clay.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Hisamine Uzuraguruma
Woodwork & folk toys
The Hisamine uzuraguruma of Miyazaki. A toy carved from wood in the shape of a quail.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Hokkedake Uzuraguruma
Woodwork & folk toys
The Hokkedake uzuraguruma of Kunitomi. A wooden folk toy.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Miyazaki Rokuro Woodturning
Wood lathe & turned ware
The woodturning craft of Miyazaki. Wood is turned on a lathe into vessels.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Aya Woodworking and the Use of Laurel Forest Timber
Woodwork & forest resources
The woodworking of Aya. It uses wood from the laurel forest.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Hyuga Binchotan Charcoal
Charcoal & carbonization technology
Hyuga binchotan charcoal is made by firing arakashi at high temperatures.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Takachiho Bamboo Craft
Bamboo material & basketry
The bamboo craft of Takachiho. Bamboo is split and woven.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Nobeoka Gogatsu Nobori Banners
Dyeing & seasonal festival banners
The May banners of Nobeoka. The banners put up for the Boys' Festival are dyed here.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Miyazaki Lacquerware
Lacquerwork & everyday crafts
The lacquerware of Miyazaki. Lacquer is applied to everyday vessels.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Obi Cedar Woodworking
Forestry & furniture
The Obi cedar woodworking of Nichinan. Furniture is made from a cedar that is rich in oil and resilient.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Obi Cedar Ship Timber Culture
Timber & shipbuilding materials
The Obi cedar of Nichinan. Because it is very tough, it was used for ships as benko timber.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Kadogawa Danjiri Carving
Wood carving & festival crafts
The danjiri float carving of Kadogawa. The same woodcarving skills as for kagura masks are used.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
Saitobaru Ancient Dyeing and Weaving Experience
Dyeing and weaving & reconstruction techniques
The ancient dyeing and weaving of Saitobaru. A hands-on activity that reconstructs the textiles of the Kofun period.
Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed
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