JAPAN TRADITIONAL CRAFTS DATABASE

Discover Japan's
Traditional Crafts

Explore 245 traditional crafts designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy โ€” ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, metalwork and more. Find experiences, workshops, and where to buy.

245Craft types
47Prefectures
9Categories
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Ceramics
Kutani, Arita, Kiyomizu
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Lacquerware
Wajima, Kiso, Aizu
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Textiles
Nishijin, Yuki, Tango
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Metalwork
Nambu, Takaoka, Sakai

9 Craft Categories

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Explore by Prefecture

Japan's traditional crafts are rooted in local geography, climate, and history. Each region has developed its own unique craft traditions over centuries.

Hokkaido & Tohoku
Nambu Ironware, Tsugaru Lacquer
Kanto
Edo Kiriko, Yuki Tsumugi
Chubu & Hokuriku
Wajima Lacquer, Kutani Ware
Kinki
Nishijin Weaving, Kyo Yuzen
Chugoku & Shikoku
Bizen Ware, Kumano Brushes
Kyushu & Okinawa
Arita Porcelain, Ryukyu Bingata
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