Traditional Crafts of Miyagi Prefecture

4 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Dolls & Kokeshi
Miyagi Traditional Kokeshi Doll
宮城伝統こけし

Charming hand-turned wooden dolls from Miyagi's hot spring towns, each style unique to its region. These simple cylindrical figures have delighted collectors for centuries.

Lacquerware
Naruko Lacquerware
鳴子漆器

Delicate lacquerware from Oshu City, Miyagi, known for its transparent coating that lets the natural wood grain show through in an elegant technique called mokume.

Stationery & Writing
Ogachi Inkstone
雄勝硯

Premium natural inkstones quarried from Ishinomaki, Miyagi, crafted from rare black slate prized by calligraphers for its smooth grinding surface and ink quality.

Woodcraft & Bamboocraft
Sendai Chest of Drawers
仙台箪笥

Stately wooden tansu from Sendai, Miyagi, distinguished by bold iron hardware and rich zelkova wood finish. A classic of samurai-era Japanese furniture.