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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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Tokushima

Awa Shoai Shijira Weave

Indigo-dyed textiles & nationally designated craft

Awa Shoai Shijira-ori from Tokushima. The tension of the warp threads is varied to create an uneven surface on the cloth, reducing the area that touches the skin.

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Tokushima

Awa Indigo

Indigo dyeing & dye production

Awa indigo from Tokushima. Japanese indigo plants are fermented to make sukumo. The area once produced most of Japan's indigo.

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Tokushima

BUAISOU

Indigo growing & dyeing

BUAISOU in Kamiita. They do everything themselves, from growing the indigo to dyeing.

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Tokushima

Otani Ware

Pottery & nationally designated craft

Otani ware from Naruto. Large jars for preparing indigo were made using the nerokuro, a wheel that a person lies down and kicks with the feet.

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Tokushima

Yusanbako

Woodwork & lacquered lunch boxes

Yusanbako from Tokushima. A three-tiered lacquered lunch box that children carried out into the fields and hills.

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Tokushima

Awa Onigawara

Roof tiles & ogre-tile maker techniques

Onigawara ridge-end tiles from Tokushima. Awa clay is carved and the tile is set on the ridge of the roof.

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