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Kameyama no rosoku to kaido no akinai（亀山のろうそくと街道の商い）
かめやまのろうそく Candles of Kameyama
Candle making began in the Showa period and developed as a local industry; the Japanese candle is wound from paper and rush pith.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Chusei |
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FAQ
- Where is Candles of Kameyama?
- It is in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Candles of Kameyama?
- A post town trading in candles and daily goods; the Japanese candle is wound from paper and rush pith. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
- When was Candles of Kameyama established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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