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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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Kanagawa

Memorial Ship Mikasa

Shipbuilding & history of naval technology

The memorial ship Mikasa in Yokosuka. The flagship in the Russo-Japanese War, and a historical record of shipbuilding and naval technology.

Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed

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Kanagawa

Uraga Dock

Shipbuilding & industrial heritage

The dock in Uraga. It is the only brick dry dock that can be seen in Japan.

Hands-on visits and tours: not confirmed

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