6 crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Luxurious Tokyo accessories and ornaments crafted from hawksbill turtle shell, shaped by heat and polished to a warm amber glow.
Handcrafted Japanese fishing rods from Tokyo made from multiple species of natural bamboo, renowned among anglers worldwide for their sensitivity and elegant flexibility.
Magnificent silk brocade from Kiryu, Gunma, rivaling Kyoto's Nishijin in quality and variety. Produces luxurious kimono fabric and obi sashes for over 1,300 years.
Beloved folk pottery from Tochigi made famous by master Shoji Hamada, known for earthy glazes and robust forms that inspired the worldwide mingei folk art movement.
Traditional pour-dye technique from Tokyo used to dye cotton tenugui and yukata fabric in vivid patterns, with bold colors penetrating both sides of the cloth simultaneously.
UNESCO-listed hand-woven silk from Yuki, Ibaraki, produced using hand-spun threads and kasuri tie-dyeing for over 2,000 years. The pinnacle of Japanese silk weaving.