Tsumami Zaiku (Pinch Craft)

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.

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.

Traditional Japanese paper handmade from plant fibers such as kozo, mitsumata, and gampi. Thin yet strong, with a distinctive texture and translucency. Inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014, it is utilized globally in calligraphy, printmaking, architecture, and art conservation.

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.

A uniquely Japanese multicolor woodblock printing technique that flourished during the Edo period. Exemplified by Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and Hiroshige's Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido. Produced through division of labor among artist, carver, and printer, ukiyo-e profoundly influenced Western art movements including Impressionism and Art Nouveau.

Traditional Japanese handmade paper made from plant fibers such as mulberry and Edgeworthia chrysantha, with over 1,000 years of history. Known for high tear strength and durability, it is carefully produced by artisans today. Registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014.