Living in Akita Prefecture, I have many opportunities to see lacquerware. At a Japanese restaurant, I suddenly noticed that the small bowls and sake cups I saw were made of carefully layered lacquerware, giving them a glossy sheen.
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Akita Prefecture is home to a variety of pottery, including Naraoka ware, a type of pottery with a mysterious blue color. Each piece has its own unique history, and today they are loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts.
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When you think of pottery, what names come to mind? When you think of representative Japanese pottery, you might think of Seto ware, Arita ware, Kutani ware, etc. Certainly, all of these are famous pottery...
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Kabazaiku (birch crafts) is one of Akita Prefecture's traditional crafts. Akita Prefecture, home to an abundance of wood, including Akita cedar, is also a specialist in woodworking, producing other woodworking products such as bento boxes. Akita...
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Magewappa lunch boxes from Akita Prefecture were featured in a manga and became famous overnight. They are not only a beloved and famous folk craft in Akita Prefecture, but also an essential part of daily life.
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Local governments across Japan have a wide variety of folk crafts that reflect their respective history, climate, and culture. Crafts and processed goods made from locally harvested materials are now available online...
ako
Togatta Onsen is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring resorts. It's not far from Sendai, and there are plenty of things to enjoy around the hot spring town. Once you arrive at Sendai Station, rent a car and head to Togatta Onsen...
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