Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing

Traditional Japanese paper handmade from plant fibers including kozo mulberry, mitsumata, and gampi. With over 1,300 years of history, washi is unparalleled in thinness, strength, and beauty. Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014, the three great varieties are Mino, Echizen, and Tosa washi, used across calligraphy, woodblock printing, and art restoration worldwide.

Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period. Representative works include Hokusai's 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' and Hiroshige's 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido,' spanning genres such as landscapes, beauties, and actor portraits. They profoundly influenced Western art, particularly Impressionism, and sparked the Japonisme movement.

A cut glass craft originating in Tokyo at the end of the Edo period. Delicate cuts are made into colored overlay glass, creating beautiful brilliance through light refraction. Traditional Japanese patterns such as chrysanthemum chain, yurai lattice, and hemp leaf are employed. It is designated as a National Traditional Craft.

A traditional craft dating from the Edo period, creating flowers and butterflies by pinching and folding square pieces of fabric. Developed as a decorative technique for kanzashi hair ornaments, it is also used for Shichi-Go-San and Coming-of-Age Day accessories. Recently, amid the handmade boom, applications to accessories and interior decor have expanded domestically and internationally.

Educational material development by Japan's major education publisher. Known for age-appropriate curriculum design featuring visual learning through educational comics and diagrams. Widely used in Japanese schools, playing important roles in home learning support. Highly evaluated for contributions to educational democratization and quality improvement.

Japan's first porcelain, originating in Arita, Saga Prefecture. Developed from techniques introduced from the Korean Peninsula in the 17th century, it captivated European royalty and nobility as 'Imari' ware exported through Imari port. With over 400 years of history, it continues to innovate today.

A uniquely Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and gold powder. Its philosophy of elevating damage into beauty rather than concealing it symbolizes the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection. In recent years, it has attracted worldwide attention in art and design.