9 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
A refined Tokyo craft of mounting paintings and calligraphy onto hanging scrolls, folding screens, and fusuma panels using traditional adhesive techniques.
Stunning Tokyo cut glassware featuring sharp geometric patterns wheel-cut into deep-colored crystal, celebrated for its precise craftsmanship and vivid brilliance.
A Tokyo padded-relief art form where layers of fabric and wadding create vivid three-dimensional images on battledores and fans.
Handcrafted Japanese fishing rods from Tokyo made from multiple species of natural bamboo, renowned among anglers worldwide for their sensitivity and elegant flexibility.
Intricate Hakone wooden mosaic craft assembling dozens of differently colored wood species into mesmerizing geometric patterns used on puzzle boxes and furniture.
Kanagawa lacquerware where bold floral and geometric motifs are carved into wood before layering rich red and black urushi lacquer, a 700-year tradition.
Elegant lacquerware from Odawara, Kanagawa, known for its translucent wood-grain finish that highlights the natural beauty of the base timber.
Meticulously hand-engraved personal stamps crafted in Tokyo, used for official documents and artworks, blending calligraphic art with fine craftsmanship.
Refined solid-color fabric dyeing from Tokyo used to create perfectly even, deep hues on kimono cloth. Valued for its pure tone quality and technical precision.