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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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Oita

Beppu Bamboo Craft

Bamboo crafts & nationally designated craft

Bamboo craft from Beppu. Madake bamboo is worked in eight basic weaves. It grew up as a souvenir for hot spring visitors.

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Oita

Onta Ware

Pottery & nationally designated craft

Onta ware in Hita adds patterns with tobikanna chattering and hakeme brush marks. Nine households preserve it through one-to-one transmission.

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Oita

Onta Ware Village Karausu

Water power & pottery clay processing

The karausu of Onta. River water moves the pestles to pound the potter's clay. The sound is included in the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

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Oita

Ichinose Ware

Pottery & climbing kiln

Ichinose ware in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is fired in a climbing kiln.

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Oita

Takada Ware

Pottery & local crafts

Takadayaki, also called Yatsushiro ware, in Yatsushiro. It is a local craft.

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Oita

Bungo Nanga Brushes

Brushes & calligraphy and painting materials

Nanga painting brushes from Bungo. Brushes used for calligraphy and painting are made.

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