Edo Kiriko Glass

A lacquerware craft tradition passed down for over 600 years in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is renowned for its durability achieved through the unique jinoko undercoat technique and its gorgeous ornamentation using chinkin and maki-e. It is considered one of the finest traditional crafts in Japan.

A luxury silk textile with over 1,200 years of history in Kyoto's Nishijin district. Characterized by elaborate patterns woven with gold and silver threads, it is renowned as the finest material for obi sashes and kimono. Its complex pre-dyed weaving techniques represent the zenith of Japanese textile art.

A lacquerware production area with over 400 years of history in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Diverse techniques including maki-e, chinkin, and hana-nuri have been passed down, producing everything from daily items to luxury goods. The long winters of this snow country provide ideal drying conditions for lacquer, making it renowned for high quality at accessible prices.

A glass craft born in post-war Okinawa by recycling empty Coca-Cola and beer bottles left by the US military. Characterized by vivid colors and a rustic texture with air bubbles, it evokes the beauty of tropical skies and seas. As a symbol of creativity born from adversity, it has become Okinawa's signature souvenir.

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.

Lacquerware produced in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Developed in the Edo period, characterized by complex colors and deep luster. Distinctive beautiful patterns emerge from repeatedly applying layers of yellow, red, and black lacquer. Designated as a traditional craft.