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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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Tottori

Inshu Washi

Handmade washi paper & nationally designated craft

Inshu washi of Tottori. It is known for gasenshi paper for calligraphy and for dyed Inshu washi. It is one of the leading production areas in Japan.

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Tottori

Yumihama Kasuri

Kasuri weaving & nationally designated craft

Yumihama kasuri of Sakaiminato and Yonago. Hakushu cotton is dyed with indigo and pictorial kasuri is woven.

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Tottori

Ushinoto Ware

Pottery & mingei folk craft

Ushinoto ware of Tottori. It is known for its two-tone plates glazed half in green and half in black.

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Tottori

Inshu Nakai Kiln

Pottery & mingei folk craft

Nakai Kiln in Tottori. Following the tradition of Ushinoto ware, it fires vessels with divided glazes.

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Tottori

Yodoe Umbrellas

Japanese umbrellas & bamboo and paper crafts

Umbrellas of Yodoe, Yonago. Washi is pasted onto bamboo ribs and coated with oil.

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Tottori

Nagashi-bina

Paper dolls & seasonal festival culture

Nagashi-bina of Tottori. A seasonal festival event in which paper dolls are floated down the river.

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