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99三重県 · 陶磁器
伊賀焼
三重県
Iga Ware is a ceramic tradition centered in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, celebrated for its rough, expressive clay body and distinctive natural ash glaze effects that produce unpredictable, landscape-like surfaces on each piece.
三重県 · 文具
鈴鹿墨
三重県
Suzuka Ink Stick is a traditional solid ink produced in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. Prized by calligraphers and painters alike, it is distinguished by its deep, lustrous black tone and exceptionally smooth grinding quality, achieved through time-honoured techniques using fine soot and glue.
京都府 · その他の工芸品
京うちわ
京都府
Kyo-uchiwa are traditional hand fans crafted in Kyoto, distinguished by their elegant "sashi-e" (insertable handle) construction and refined artistic decoration rooted in Kyoto's rich courtly and artistic culture.
京都府 · 人形･こけし
京人形
京都府
Kyo Ningyo are traditional handcrafted dolls made in Kyoto, celebrated for their refined elegance, exquisite painting, and lavishly detailed costuming rooted in imperial court culture. They encompass a wide variety of styles, including Hina dolls and Gosho dolls.
京都府 · 仏壇･仏具
京仏具
京都府
Kyo Butsugu refers to the richly ornate Buddhist altar fittings and implements crafted in Kyoto. Rooted in over a millennium of Buddhist culture, they are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate gilding, and a highly refined division of specialized artisan labor.
京都府 · 仏壇･仏具
京仏壇
京都府
Kyo Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in Kyoto, distinguished by their extraordinary beauty achieved through the collaboration of master artisans skilled in lacquerwork, gold leaf application, maki-e, intricate wood carving, and kirikane gilding.
京都府 · その他の工芸品
京扇子
京都府
Kyo Sensu are traditional folding fans crafted in Kyoto, celebrated for their exquisite painted decoration and refined craftsmanship. Rooted in the ancient court culture of the imperial capital, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese fan-making artistry.
京都府 · 木工品・竹工品
京指物
京都府
Kyo Sashimono is a traditional woodworking craft from Kyoto, distinguished by its meticulous joinery technique that assembles fine furniture and decorative objects using precisely fitted wooden parts with minimal nails or metal fittings.
京都府 · 漆器
京漆器
京都府
Kyo Shikki is a refined lacquerware tradition crafted in Kyoto, shaped by centuries of imperial court culture and the aesthetics of the tea ceremony. It is celebrated for its elegant designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and diverse decorative techniques.
佐賀県 · 陶磁器
唐津焼
佐賀県
Karatsu Ware is a celebrated stoneware tradition from Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, prized for its earthy textures and understated beauty. Closely intertwined with Japan's tea ceremony culture, it is renowned for a wide range of glazing and decorative styles, including the beloved E-Karatsu (painted Karatsu) and Madara-Karatsu (mottled Karatsu).
兵庫県 · 陶磁器
丹波立杭焼
兵庫県
Tamba Tachikui Ware is a ceramic tradition from the Tachikui district of Tanba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture. One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, it is prized for its rustic, robust clay character and the unpredictable beauty of natural ash glazes.
兵庫県 · 文具
播州そろばん
兵庫県
Banshu Soroban is a traditional wooden abacus crafted primarily in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional precision and fine finish, the region accounts for the overwhelming majority of abacus production in Japan.
北海道 · 木工品・竹工品
二風谷イタ
北海道
Nibutani Ita are traditional Ainu carved wooden trays crafted in the Nibutani district of Biratori Town, Hokkaido. Distinguished by intricate, flowing arabesque relief carvings, they represent one of the finest expressions of Ainu woodworking artistry.
千葉県 · 金工品
千葉工匠具
千葉県
Chiba Koshogu are traditional craftsman's metal tools produced in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for their precision forging and meticulous finishing, these hand-crafted blades and implements have long supported the work of skilled artisans across many trades.
和歌山県 · 漆器
紀州漆器
和歌山県
Kishu Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware produced primarily in the Kuroe district of Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture. Celebrated for its durability and refined beauty, it is one of Japan's leading centers for everyday-use lacquerware, known for elegant vermilion and black finishes.
和歌山県 · 木工品・竹工品
紀州箪笥
和歌山県
Kishu Tansu are traditional wooden storage chests crafted in Wakayama Prefecture. Distinguished by their sturdy construction using high-quality local timber, they are renowned for their refined aesthetic achieved through lacquer finishes and decorative metalwork.
埼玉県 · 人形･こけし
岩槻人形
埼玉県
Iwatsuki Dolls are traditional Japanese dolls crafted in the Iwatsuki district of Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Renowned for exquisitely dressed hina (festival) dolls and Boys' Day warrior dolls, the area has long been celebrated as Japan's foremost doll-making town.
埼玉県 · 木工品・竹工品
春日部桐箪笥
埼玉県
Kasukabe Kiri Tansu are traditional paulownia-wood chests of drawers crafted in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture. Nationally designated as a traditional craft, they are prized for their exceptional lightness, natural humidity regulation, and the refined joinery and finishing techniques passed down through generations of local artisans.
埼玉県 · 人形･こけし
江戸押絵
埼玉県
Edo Oshi-e is a traditional Japanese craft originating in the greater Edo (Tokyo) region, in which layers of fabric and cotton padding are artfully assembled on a backing to create richly textured, three-dimensional pictures and decorative figures. Its hallmark is the gentle, sculptural relief achieved entirely through fabric and padding rather than carving or casting.
大阪府 · 金工品
堺打刃物
大阪府
Sakai Forged Blades are handcrafted knives and cutting tools produced in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Renowned for their exceptional sharpness and durability, they are trusted by professional chefs both in Japan and around the world, and represent one of Japan's foremost blade-making traditions.
大阪府 · 仏壇･仏具
大阪仏壇
大阪府
Osaka Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in Osaka Prefecture, designated as a national traditional craft. Renowned for their opulent decoration, they represent the collaborative mastery of woodworkers, lacquerers, gold-leaf artisans, and metalworkers.
大阪府 · 木工品・竹工品
大阪唐木指物
大阪府
Osaka Karaki Sashimono is a refined woodworking craft produced in Osaka, featuring furniture and decorative items crafted from precious exotic hardwoods such as rosewood and ebony, assembled entirely without nails using intricate joinery techniques.
大阪府 · 木工品・竹工品
大阪欄間
大阪府
Osaka Ranma are ornamental transoms crafted in Osaka Prefecture, celebrated for their intricate openwork and relief carvings. These decorative wooden panels, fitted above sliding doors or between rooms, represent the pinnacle of Japanese interior woodworking artistry.
大阪府 · 木工品・竹工品
大阪泉州桐箪笥
大阪府
Osaka Senshu Kiri Tansu are traditional paulownia-wood chests of drawers crafted in the Senshu region of Osaka Prefecture. Prized for their exceptional lightness, moisture-regulating properties, and refined joinery, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese tansu craftsmanship.
奈良県 · 文具
奈良筆
奈良県
Nara Fude are traditional handcrafted writing brushes made in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Rooted in brush-making techniques introduced from the continent in ancient times, they are prized for their finely tapered tips, consistent spring, and superb ink-holding capacity.
宮城県 · 木工品・竹工品
仙台箪笥
宮城県
Sendai Tansu is a traditional chest of drawers crafted in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Renowned for its bold zelkova wood grain and elaborately forged iron hardware, it represents one of Japan's most distinguished furniture-making traditions.
宮城県 · 人形･こけし
宮城伝統こけし
宮城県
Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi are handcrafted wooden dolls originating in the hot-spring districts of Miyagi Prefecture. Each regional lineage — such as Naruko, Tōgatta, and Yajirō — carries its own distinctive shape, pattern, and painting style, making these simple yet expressive folk toys beloved across Japan and the world.
宮城県 · 漆器
鳴子漆器
宮城県
Naruko Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese craft produced in the Naruko hot-spring district of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Known for its sturdy yet graceful quality, it combines carefully turned wooden bases with meticulously applied lacquer finishes.
宮崎県 · 木工品・竹工品
都城大弓
宮崎県
Miyakonojo Daikyu are traditional Japanese longbows crafted in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Renowned as the leading production center for Japanese bows, they are distinguished by their layered bamboo-and-wood composite construction, which delivers exceptional flexibility, resilience, and shooting performance.
富山県 · 木工品・竹工品
井波彫刻
富山県
Inami Wood Carving is a traditional woodcarving craft from the Inami district of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Celebrated for its bold, intricate carvings on ranma (transom panels), lion heads, and decorative objects, Inami is regarded as one of Japan's foremost woodcarving centers.
富山県 · 工芸材料・工芸用具
庄川挽物木地
富山県
Shogawa Hikimono Kiji is a woodturning craft from the Shogawa river valley in Toyama Prefecture. Skilled craftspeople use lathes to shape raw wooden blanks — bowls, trays, and other forms — that serve as the foundation for lacquerware and other finished goods.
富山県 · 漆器
高岡漆器
富山県
Takaoka Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Distinguished by its unique techniques such as sculptural carving lacquer (chōkoku-nuri), Yūsuke-nuri, and mother-of-pearl inlay (aogai-nuri), it flourished under the patronage of the Kaga domain.
山口県 · 漆器
大内塗
山口県
Ouchi Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware crafted in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Rooted in the flourishing court culture of the Ouchi clan, it is celebrated for its striking combination of vermilion and black lacquer adorned with the distinctive yellow Ouchi-bishi (diamond) crest motif.
山形県 · その他の工芸品
天童将棋駒
山形県
Tendo Shogi Pieces are handcrafted Japanese chess pieces produced in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, which accounts for the vast majority of Japan's shogi piece output. They are prized for their refined calligraphy, precise carving, and elegant finish.
山形県 · 仏壇･仏具
山形仏壇
山形県
Yamagata Butsudan are traditional Buddhist household altars crafted in Yamagata Prefecture, distinguished by their elaborate combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and fine metalwork, resulting in altars of exceptional richness and solemnity.
山形県 · 織物
羽越しな布
山形県
Uetsu Shina Cloth is a traditional textile produced in the mountainous border region of Yamagata and Niigata prefectures. Woven from hand-spun fibers stripped from the bark of the Japanese linden (shina) tree, it is prized for its natural, rustic texture and remarkable durability.
山梨県 · その他の工芸品
甲州手彫印章
山梨県
Koshu Tebori Insho are hand-carved personal seals produced mainly in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Distinguished by the use of locally sourced gemstones such as rock crystal, each seal is painstakingly engraved by skilled artisans, making it both a functional object and a refined work of craft art.
岐阜県 · 木工品・竹工品
一位一刀彫
岐阜県
Ichii Ittobori is a traditional wood-carving craft from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, fashioned from native Japanese yew (ichii) using a single chisel. It is distinguished by the wood's rich, lustrous grain and the clean, precise cuts left deliberately unsmoothed.
岐阜県 · 人形･こけし
名古屋節句飾
岐阜県
Nagoya Sekku Kazari are traditional seasonal festival dolls and decorations produced primarily in Gifu and Aichi prefectures. Renowned for their vivid coloring and intricate ornamentation, they encompass hina dolls for the Girls' Festival and warrior figures for the Boys' Festival.
岐阜県 · 漆器
飛騨春慶
岐阜県
Hida Shunkei is a lacquerware tradition centered in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Its defining feature is a translucent, amber-toned lacquer finish that allows the natural wood grain to show through beautifully, resulting in lightweight yet elegant everyday vessels and decorative objects.
岩手県 · 木工品・竹工品
岩谷堂箪笥
岩手県
Iwayado Tansu are traditional wooden chests of drawers crafted in Oshu City (formerly Iwayado), Iwate Prefecture. Celebrated for their sturdy keyaki (zelkova) construction, lustrous lacquer finish that highlights natural wood grain, and elaborate hand-forged iron fittings.
岩手県 · 漆器
浄法寺塗
岩手県
Joboji Lacquerware is produced in the Joboji district of Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture — Japan's largest domestic urushi (lacquer) production area. It is distinguished by its use of high-quality, locally harvested Japanese lacquer and its honest, robust aesthetic.
岩手県 · 漆器
秀衡塗
岩手県
Hidehira Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware originating in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its bold geometric patterns executed in gold leaf and gold powder against a rich lacquered ground.
島根県 · 文具
雲州そろばん
島根県
Unshu Soroban is a traditional Japanese abacus crafted in the Okuizumo region of Shimane Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional precision and durability achieved through meticulous handwork, it accounts for the overwhelming majority of abacus production in Japan.
広島県 · 木工品・竹工品
宮島細工
広島県
Miyajima Woodcraft is a traditional wood-working art from the Miyajima area of Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Famous above all for its wooden rice paddles (shamoji), the craft is distinguished by refined hand-finishing techniques and a wide variety of elegant wooden goods.
広島県 · 仏壇･仏具
広島仏壇
広島県
Hiroshima Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars made in Hiroshima Prefecture. Designated as a nationally recognized traditional craft, they are distinguished by their intricate wood carvings, lacquerwork, and lavish gold-leaf ornamentation.
広島県 · 文具
熊野筆
広島県
Kumano Fude are handcrafted brushes produced in Kumano-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, encompassing calligraphy, painting, and makeup brushes. Renowned for their exceptional quality and meticulous craftsmanship, they are widely used by artists, calligraphers, and beauty professionals both in Japan and abroad.
広島県 · その他の工芸品
福山琴
広島県
Fukuyama Koto are traditional Japanese zither-type string instruments (koto) crafted in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Renowned for their rich, resonant tone and meticulous woodworking, they represent the pinnacle of Japanese koto making.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
三河仏壇
愛知県
Mikawa Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist altars produced in the Nishimikawa region of Aichi Prefecture. Designated as a national traditional craft, they are celebrated for the seamless integration of woodworking, lacquerwork, gilding, metalwork, and intricate sculpture into a single, magnificent piece.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
名古屋仏壇
愛知県
Nagoya Butsudan are traditional Buddhist household altars crafted in and around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Renowned for their lavish combination of gold leaf, lacquer, and intricate woodcarving, they represent one of Japan's foremost altar-making traditions.
愛知県 · 木工品・竹工品
名古屋桐箪笥
愛知県
Nagoya Kiri Tansu are traditional Japanese chests of drawers crafted from paulownia (kiri) wood, produced primarily in and around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Celebrated for their masterful joinery and the natural properties of paulownia — lightweight, moisture-resistant, and insect-repellent — they represent the pinnacle of Japanese furniture craftsmanship.
愛知県 · 仏壇･仏具
尾張仏具
愛知県
Owari Buddhist Altar Fittings are a collective tradition of finely crafted Buddhist altars and ritual implements produced in the Owari region centered on Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. They are distinguished by the seamless fusion of metalwork, lacquerwork, and woodcraft into richly ornate devotional objects.
愛知県 · 文具
豊橋筆
愛知県
Toyohashi Fude are traditional handcrafted calligraphy and painting brushes produced in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. Recognized as one of Japan's foremost brush-making centers, they are prized by calligraphers and artists nationwide for their meticulous hand craftsmanship and consistently high quality.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
三条仏壇
新潟県
Sanjo Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in and around Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture. They are distinguished by their meticulous metalwork fittings, rich lacquerwork, and robust joinery, representing one of Japan's finest altar-making traditions.
新潟県 · 木工品・竹工品
加茂桐箪笥
新潟県
Kamo Paulownia Chest is a traditional storage chest crafted from paulownia wood in and around Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture. Renowned for its lightness, natural humidity-regulating properties, and refined craftsmanship, it has long been prized as an elegant and practical piece of furniture.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
新潟・白根仏壇
新潟県
Shirane Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in the Shirane area of Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by their intricate wood carving, lacquerwork, and decorative metalwork, they represent a refined tradition of altar-making rooted in the Echigo region.
新潟県 · 漆器
新潟漆器
新潟県
Niigata Lacquerware is a traditional craft produced in Niigata Prefecture, distinguished by its exceptionally sturdy base preparation and a rich variety of decorative techniques including makie (gold-powder painting) and chinkin (engraved gold). It ranges from everyday tableware to fine art objects.
新潟県 · 漆器
村上木彫堆朱
新潟県
Murakami Kibori Tsuishu is a distinctive lacquerware produced in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture. Unlike conventional tsuishu (carved lacquerware), designs are carved directly into the wooden base before layers of vivid cinnabar-red lacquer are applied, creating an elegant interplay of rich color and intricate relief carving.
新潟県 · 仏壇･仏具
長岡仏壇
新潟県
Nagaoka Butsudan are traditional Buddhist altars crafted in and around Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Distinguished by their elaborate wood carvings, lacquer maki-e decoration, and gold leaf application, they are prized for their dignified yet ornate beauty.
東京都 · 織物
本場黄八丈
東京都
Honba Kihachijo is a silk textile woven on Hachijojima island, Tokyo, renowned for its vibrant yellow, brown, and black stripes and plaids achieved through traditional plant-based dyeing using flora native to the island.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京三味線
東京都
Tokyo Shamisen is a traditional three-stringed Japanese lute handcrafted in Tokyo, carrying on the refined artisanal culture of the Edo period. Distinguished by meticulous construction and a wide range of instrument types tailored to different musical genres and performance styles.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京手彫り印章
東京都
Tokyo Hand-Engraved Seals are traditional Japanese name seals (hanko) crafted in Tokyo by skilled artisans who carve characters by hand into stone, ivory, or other materials. Prized for both their practical utility and artistic refinement, they represent a living tradition at the heart of Japanese documentary culture.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
東京琴
東京都
Tokyo Koto is a traditional Japanese zither (koto) crafted in Tokyo, distinguished by its refined woodworking techniques and exceptional acoustic quality. Designated as a nationally recognized traditional craft, it represents the pinnacle of Japanese string instrument making.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
江戸からかみ
東京都
Edo Karakami is a decorative Japanese paper craft produced in Tokyo, featuring intricate patterns printed with woodblocks using mica and natural pigments. Traditionally used as fusuma sliding door paper and wall coverings, it is prized for its subtle luster and refined designs.
東京都 · 木工品・竹工品
江戸指物
東京都
Edo Sashimono is a traditional woodworking craft from Tokyo, renowned for furniture and decorative items assembled with exceptional precision using only joinery techniques — virtually no nails or metal fittings are used.
東京都 · その他の工芸品
江戸木版画
東京都
Edo Mokuhanga is a traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking craft centered in Tokyo (historic Edo), distinguished by its vibrant multi-color printing technique and a refined division of labor among designers, carvers, and printers that has been refined over centuries.
東京都 · 人形･こけし
江戸木目込人形
東京都
Edo Kimekomi Dolls are traditional Japanese dolls crafted primarily in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture. Their defining feature is the kimekomi technique, in which fabric edges are pressed into carved grooves on a wooden body, creating elegantly sculpted figures with refined, dignified expressions.
東京都 · 人形･こけし
江戸節句人形
東京都
Edo Sekku Ningyo are traditional Japanese festival dolls — including hina dolls for Girls' Day and armor dolls for Boys' Day — handcrafted in Tokyo. Renowned for their exquisite detail, rich colors, and refined Edo-period aesthetics, they are cherished as symbols of children's health and happiness.
栃木県 · 陶磁器
益子焼
栃木県
Mashiko Ware is a style of folk pottery produced in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. It is celebrated for its earthy, unpretentious forms, thick glazes, and warm rustic textures that embody the Japanese aesthetic of wabi — finding beauty in simplicity.
沖縄県 · その他の工芸品
三線
沖縄県
The sanshin is a traditional three-stringed lute from Okinawa, distinguished by its snakeskin-covered body and slender neck. It is the iconic instrument of Ryukyuan music and performing arts, and remains central to Okinawan cultural identity today.
沖縄県 · 漆器
琉球漆器
沖縄県
Ryukyu Lacquerware is a traditional lacquerware craft produced in Okinawa Prefecture, distinguished by its vibrant decorative techniques and the rich cultural influences absorbed through the Ryukyu Kingdom's trade networks with China and Southeast Asia.
滋賀県 · 仏壇･仏具
彦根仏壇
滋賀県
Hikone Butsudan are traditional Buddhist home altars crafted in and around Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Distinguished by their integration of lacquerwork, gold leaf, maki-e, intricate wood carving, and fine metal fittings, they represent the pinnacle of collaborative Japanese craft artistry.
石川県 · 仏壇･仏具
七尾仏壇
石川県
Nanao Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in and around Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. They are distinguished by their lavish combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and maki-e (sprinkled lacquer decoration), reflecting the rich craft traditions of the Noto Peninsula.
石川県 · 漆器
山中漆器
石川県
Yamanaka Lacquerware is a traditional craft produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional wood-turning techniques and refined decorative lacquer work, it ranks among Japan's leading lacquerware-producing regions.
石川県 · 漆器
輪島塗
石川県
Wajima Lacquerware is a celebrated Japanese lacquerware tradition from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, renowned for its exceptionally durable foundation coating and exquisite decorative techniques such as makie gold-powder painting and chinkin engraved gold inlay.
石川県 · 仏壇･仏具
金沢仏壇
石川県
Kanazawa Butsudan are ornate Buddhist household altars crafted in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. They are distinguished by the fusion of multiple traditional crafts — including lacquerwork, gold leaf application, intricate carving, maki-e, and metalwork — into a single, magnificently elaborate devotional object.
石川県 · 漆器
金沢漆器
石川県
Kanazawa Lacquerware is a traditional lacquer craft produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Nurtured under the refined culture of the Kaga Domain, it is distinguished by exquisite decorative techniques such as maki-e (gold-powder painting) and chinkin (engraved gold inlay), lending pieces a dignified elegance.
神奈川県 · 漆器
小田原漆器
神奈川県
Odawara Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft produced in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Renowned for its elegant simplicity, it highlights the natural grain of the wood beneath carefully applied layers of lacquer, resulting in durable yet refined everyday wares.
神奈川県 · 木工品・竹工品
箱根寄木細工
神奈川県
Hakone Yosegi-zaiku is a traditional marquetry craft from the Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is distinguished by its intricate geometric patterns formed by assembling dozens of different natural woods, each with its own unique color and grain, without the use of dyes or paints.
神奈川県 · 漆器
鎌倉彫
神奈川県
Kamakura-bori is a lacquerware craft originating in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its defining feature is the technique of carving intricate patterns into a wooden base before applying multiple layers of lacquer, producing richly textured surfaces with a warm, sculptural depth.
福井県 · 漆器
若狭塗
福井県
Wakasa Lacquerware is a traditional lacquerware produced mainly in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. It is celebrated for its uniquely decorative technique of embedding shells, eggshells, pine needles, and other materials beneath layers of lacquer, then polishing the surface to reveal luminous, ocean-inspired patterns.
福井県 · 漆器
越前漆器
福井県
Echizen Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft produced in the Sabae and Echizen City area of Fukui Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional durability and refined beauty, it encompasses a wide range of lacquering techniques refined over more than a millennium.
福井県 · 陶磁器
越前焼
福井県
Echizen Ware is a robust, unglazed stoneware produced in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, and is counted among Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. It is prized for its thick, sturdy forms and the warm, earthy tones created by natural ash glazing during wood firing.
福井県 · 木工品・竹工品
越前箪笥
福井県
Echizen Tansu is a traditional wooden chest of drawers crafted in Fukui Prefecture, celebrated for its sturdy joinery, bold iron hardware, and lustrous lacquer finish that combine beauty with exceptional durability.
福岡県 · 仏壇･仏具
八女福島仏壇
福岡県
Yame Fukushima Butsudan are traditional Buddhist altars crafted in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their exceptional combination of lacquerwork, gold leaf, intricate wood carving, and maki-e decoration, they are considered among the finest Buddhist altars in Japan.
福島県 · 漆器
会津塗
福島県
Aizu Lacquerware is a nationally designated traditional craft produced in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Renowned for its exceptional durability and rich variety of decorative techniques, it ranks among Japan's most celebrated lacquerware traditions.
秋田県 · 木工品・竹工品
大館曲げわっぱ
秋田県
Odate Magewappa is a traditional bentwood craft from Odate City, Akita Prefecture, made primarily from thin strips of locally grown Akita cedar. Best known for its elegant lunch boxes, the ware is prized for its natural moisture-regulating properties and graceful wood-grain beauty.
秋田県 · 漆器
川連漆器
秋田県
Kawatsura Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware produced in the Kawatsura district of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Celebrated for its exceptional durability, lustrous finish, and everyday practicality, it is one of the most distinguished lacquerware traditions in the Tohoku region.
秋田県 · 木工品・竹工品
樺細工
秋田県
Kabazaiku is a distinctive woodcraft from the Kakunodate area of Akita Prefecture, made by wrapping and layering the bark of wild cherry trees (yamazakura) over wooden forms to create tea caddies, boxes, and other objects. Its hallmark is the warm, lustrous sheen of natural cherry bark.
秋田県 · 木工品・竹工品
秋田杉桶樽
秋田県
Akita Sugi Oke-Taru are traditional wooden buckets and barrels crafted in Akita Prefecture using prized Akita cedar. Renowned for their exceptional water resistance, precise joinery, and the distinctive, pleasant fragrance of the cedar wood.
長野県 · 木工品・竹工品
南木曽ろくろ細工
長野県
Nagiso Rokuro Zaiku is a woodturning craft from Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture, in which local hardwoods are shaped on a lathe to produce bowls, trays, and other household wares celebrated for their graceful curves and vivid natural grain.
長野県 · 漆器
木曽漆器
長野県
Kiso Lacquerware is a traditional lacquerware craft produced in the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture. Renowned for its durability and practical elegance, it developed alongside the region's rich forestry culture and historic post-road heritage.
長野県 · 木工品・竹工品
松本家具
長野県
Matsumoto Furniture is a traditional woodworking craft produced in and around Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Renowned for its sturdy construction and functional beauty, it blends practicality with refined craftsmanship rooted in the region's rich timber heritage.
長野県 · 仏壇･仏具
飯山仏壇
長野県
Iiyama Butsudan are elaborately crafted Buddhist household altars produced in and around Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture. Renowned for the seamless integration of fine woodworking, lacquerwork, and metalwork, they embody a devotional aesthetic refined over centuries in one of Japan's snowiest regions.
青森県 · 漆器
津軽塗
青森県
Tsugaru Lacquerware is a lacquer craft centered in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Its defining feature is a richly complex surface pattern created by repeatedly applying dozens of layers of lacquer and then grinding them down to reveal vivid, marbled designs.
静岡県 · 人形･こけし
駿河雛人形
静岡県
Suruga Hina Dolls are traditional Japanese festival dolls crafted in Shizuoka Prefecture, celebrated for their refined beauty achieved by integrating the region's long-established woodworking, lacquerware, and textile industries into each meticulously handmade piece.
静岡県 · 人形･こけし
駿河雛具
静岡県
Suruga Hinadogu are exquisitely crafted miniature furnishings and accessories made to accompany Hina dolls, produced in Shizuoka Prefecture. Renowned for their meticulous lacquerwork and gold decoration, they represent some of Japan's finest small-scale decorative craftsmanship.
香川県 · 漆器
香川漆器
香川県
Kagawa Lacquerware is a traditional Japanese lacquerware produced in Kagawa Prefecture, distinguished by five unique decorative techniques — including chinkin, kinma, and zonsei — that together create an exceptionally diverse and refined body of lacquer art.
鹿児島県 · 仏壇･仏具
川辺仏壇
鹿児島県
Kawanabe Butsudan are ornate Buddhist altars crafted in the Kawanabe district of Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Renowned for their lavish gold-leaf decoration, lacquerwork, and refined woodworking, they represent one of Japan's finest altar-making traditions.