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Edo bamboo fishing rod, a traditional craft of Japanese rod, details of string guide
Artistic Fishing Rod Made of Bamboo – Edo Bamboo Fishing Rod

(Image: jauce.com) The Traditional Japanese Rod is made of bamboo, silk and Urushi lacquer. Techniques [...]

07
Jul
Iwatsuki Japanese dolls, a Japanese traditional crafts, Nagashi Hina festival
Iwatsuki Japanese Doll and Must-See Events in The City of Dolls

(Image: Aoyama Square)  (Image: Dollhouse Tensho) (Image: UDCMi) A Japanese Crafts “Iwatsuki Japanese Dolls” are [...]

07
Jul
Edo-kimekomi Japanese Doll, traditional crafts, a product of doll girl
Here’s Japanese Craft You Can Make! Edo-kimekomi Japanese Doll

(Image: norenjapan.jp) (Image: japan-kogei.com) (Image: syokuninkai.com) Edo-kimekomi Japanese doll is a doll created by a [...]

06
Jul
Boshu Uchiwa Fans, Japanese traditional craft, a woman wearing Yukata enjoying Summer with Japanese Uchiwa fan
Most Famous Japanese Fans Around Tokyo – Boshu Uchiwa Fans

(Image: Exblog) (Image: Premium Japan)(Image: GATAG)(Image: mboso-etoko.jp) Boshu Uchiwa Fans are one of the three most [...]

06
Jul
Kiryu Kimono Fabric, Traditional Japanese fabric for Kimono etc., completed gorgeous Kimono
One of the Finest Kimono Cloth in Japan: Kiryu Kimono Fabric

(Image: visitgunma.jp) (Image: iroha-dou.com)(Image: p.twipple.jp) Kiryu Kimono Fabric has over 1000 years history. The fabric [...]

05
Jul
Nambu Ironware, Japanese traditional crafts, colored kettles
Nambu Ironware – Simply Using Makes Meal Healthy and Delicious, Cookware with 400-Years History

(Image: Diamond Online)(Image: Koto-bank)(Image: gr8lodges.com)(Image: shakaika.jp) Now Japanese traditional iron kettle, and pots are becoming [...]

05
Jul
Traditional Makabe Stone Lanterns of Japan, lighted lanterns at night
Gently Glowing Stone Lanterns That Turn Places into Heaven

(Image: Kato Sekizai co.) Have you ever seen this thing in Japan? This is one [...]

04
Jul
Akita Cedar barrel, Japanese traditional crafts, good smell Sake cups
A Gorgeous Wooden Barrel That Makes Your Meal And Sake More Delicious: Akita Cedar Barrel

(Image: Tarutomi Kamaga co.) (Image: Aoyama Square) (Image: Japan Traditional Crafts Week) Akita cedar barrel [...]

03
Jul
Japanese crafts, Birch woodwork, nice looking products
What Do You Think These Products Made Of ??

(Image: ldt.co.jp) Those wood products are made in Kakunodate, Akita prefecture. Wood products’ technique is [...]

03
Jul
Endangered Japanese Crafts of Lackquerware, Naruko Lacquerware dishes
Naruko Lacquerware – The Finest But Endangered Lacquerware With Transparent Lacquer

(Image: Kenseisya Group) (Image: tetotetote-sendai.jp) (Image: tetotetote-sendai.jp)(Image: tetotetote-sendai.jp) The distinctive feature of Naruko lacquerware is [...]

02
Jul