Overview
A village that grows, strips, spins and weaves ramie - the fibre behind Niigata's finest hemp cloth.
About this place
Michi-no-Eki Karamushiori-no-Sato Showa is a facility that conveys the culture of karamushi weaving, on the north side of National Route 400 in Showa Village, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. It has been operated by the Okuaizu Showa Village Promotion Corporation since 2001 and was registered as a roadside station in 2014. Parking: 57 regular spaces, 5 large, 3 for disabled drivers It opened in July 2001 (Heisei 13), and sells local products and offers karamushi weaving experiences. Opened in July 2001. Local Food Heritage Hall Choma-an
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1500s Highlights / collection：Ramie from cultivation to weaving, Raw material for Echigo jofu Genre：Textiles and dyeing
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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