Takayama Woodcraft Heritage Preservation

Takayama's furniture industry's upcycling initiative in Gifu Prefecture. While preserving Northern European furniture traditions, it creates new-value furniture and interior products from waste wood. Through fusion of artisan craftsmanship and contemporary design, it practices the circular economy.

A project transforming scrap wood and discarded furniture from Takayama's traditional furniture industry into contemporary designed products. It merges artisan precision craftsmanship with young designers' creativity, establishing a sustainable furniture brand. The initiative simultaneously revitalizes the local economy and reduces waste.

A collective of furniture artisans from Takayama, Gifu Prefecture specializing in upcycling discarded furniture and waste wood. Leveraging centuries of woodworking tradition, they transform used furniture into contemporary art pieces. Balancing luxury custom furniture production with waste reduction, it demonstrates new possibilities for craft industries within circular economy models. Featured in major museums domestically and internationally.

The practice of renovating traditional Japanese old houses for modern use. They are repurposed as cafes, accommodations, and offices, gaining attention as a means of regional revitalization. Techniques that blend the beauty of traditional architecture with modern comfort continue to evolve.

A national initiative to revitalize rural areas facing population decline and aging. Various measures including the hometown tax system, regional vitalization cooperators, and workations are being implemented. Community development leveraging unique local resources is advancing across the country.

A culture of multiple people sharing one residence. It has spread primarily among young people as a response to high urban housing costs, also functioning as a community-building space. Media exposure through shows like Terrace House has established it as a recognized new lifestyle.