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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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Mie

Ise Toys

Folk toys

Folk toys from Ise. They have been made as souvenirs of the pilgrimage to Ise Jingu.

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Mie

Ise Netsuke

Wood carving & personal ornaments

Netsuke from Ise. Small carvings that fasten an inro case to the sash.

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Mie

Ise Paper

Washi paper & paper for Jingu

Washi paper from Ise. Paper to be supplied to Ise Jingu is made here.

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Mie

Ise Japanese Nails

Forging & architectural hardware

Traditional Japanese nails from Ise. They are made by forging. They are used in the periodic rebuilding of Ise Jingu.

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Mie

Owase Wappa

Bentwood ware & woodwork

Wappa from Owase. A lunch box made by bending thin boards of Owase cypress.

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Mie

Nachi Black Stone

Stonework & go stones

Nachi black stone from Kumano. Black slate is polished into the black stones used in the game of Go.

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Mie

Kumano Fireworks

Fireworks & gunpowder arrangement

Fireworks from Kumano. They are known for the sea-surface detonation, in which shells are thrown into the sea.

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Mie

Mie Kumiko

Woodwork & kumiko latticework

Kumiko woodwork from Mie. Thin pieces of wood are fitted together to form patterns.

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