Hakone Yosegi Zaiku

Woodworking tradition from Takayama, Gifu dating to the Edo period. Creates intricate geometric patterns by interlocking wood pieces without nails. Used for shoji screens, transoms, and architectural elements. Complex patterns showcase master craftmanship. Modern applications extend to lighting and furniture design.

Inlaid woodcraft produced in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Combines different colored woods to create complex geometric patterns. Originating from tea box manufacturing in the Edo period, now crafted into small boxes, coasters, and decorative items. Characterized by intricate craftsmanship and visual elegance.

神奈川縣箱根町生產的木工藝品。將不同色澤的木材組合，運用精密的切割與鑲嵌技法創作幾何紋樣。此工藝延續自江戶時代，被譽為寄木細工的最高峰。小箱、筆箱等為代表作，以精巧繁複的圖案著稱。透過職人高度的技藝展現，是日本木工文化的重要代表。

A woodworking craft developed in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Distinctive carving techniques create patterns in wooden objects, finished with lacquer coating. Originally produced as Buddhist altar items from the Muromachi period, it now encompasses tableware and decorative pieces. Characterized by its simple, refined beauty.

東北地方溫泉地發源的傳統木製人形。以木工車床削製的圓筒形軀體與球形頭部為特徵，以簡樸卻溫暖的表情備受喜愛。依各產地的差異，形狀與紋樣各異，傳統木芥子娃娃分為十一個系統。

Woodcraft tradition in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Creates intricate geometric patterns by interlocking wooden pieces without nails or adhesive. Transmitted through Takayama master craftsmen since the Edo period, valued for architectural components and decorative items. Characterized by precise, beautiful geometric patterns.

Traditional craft using Akita cedar timber aged over 200 years from Akita Prefecture. Produces diverse items ranging from large furniture like chests and boats to small boxes. The soft wood and fragrant aroma have been prized since the Edo period. Techniques of barrel and tub makers continue to be preserved today.