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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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Shizuoka

Suruga Sensuji Bamboo Ware

Bamboo crafts & nationally designated craft

Sensuji bamboo ware of Shizuoka. Bamboo strips shaved round are inserted one by one and assembled. This differs from other production areas, which use flat strips.

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Shizuoka

Suruga Hina Doll Accessories

Hina doll accessories & nationally designated craft

Hina doll accessories of Shizuoka. Small furnishings to be set out on the hina tiers are made. Suruga has continued as a production area for hina accessories.

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Shizuoka

Suruga Hina Dolls

Seasonal festival dolls & nationally designated craft

Hina dolls of Shizuoka. The head and costume are made up and the doll is dressed.

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Shizuoka

Ikawa Menpa

Bentwood ware & woodwork

Menpa of Ikawa, Shizuoka. Lunch boxes made by bending local wood rather than Kiso cypress and coating it with lacquer.

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Shizuoka

Shitoro Ware

Pottery & tea ceramics

Shitoro ware of Kanaya, Shimada. One of the Seven Kilns of Enshu, it is made by firing iron-rich clay hard.

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