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[February 4.2011]

Obori Soma Yaki (Obori Soma War...

Handmade Obori Soma Ware passes down the heart of 300-years of tradition. Obori Soma Ware has 300 years of tradition and is designated as a National T...

[February 3.2011]

Okiagari Ko-boshi (self-rightin...

A good-luck charm symbolizing the wisdom that "life is full of ups and downs," and praying for family safety. The 3cm-tall Okiagari Ko-boshi paper-mac...

[January25.2011]

Kami-Kawasaki Washi (Handmade J...

Kami-Kawasaki handmade Japanese paper - tradition of over 1,000years. "Kami-Kawasaki Washi" (handmade paper) is famous for its history of over 1,000 y...

[December15.2010]

Takashiba Deko Residence＜高柴デコ屋敷...

A traditional craftsmen's village bestowing an air of nostalgia. The lively, ubiqutous paper-mache dolls will bring a smile to your face. Takashiba-De...

[March17.2010]

Akabeko Red Cows＜赤ベコ＞

These are a traditional toy from the Aizu region, and are made from papier-mache on a bamboo or wooden frame. Their free-swinging heads bob up and dow...

[March11.2010]

Miharu Koma＜三春駒＞

Miharu Koma are wooden toy horses from Miharu town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Nowadays, it is a favorite toy of many children. Wood is ca...

[March 8.2010]

Aizu lacquerware＜会津漆器＞

Aizu lacquer was founded in 1590, when Gamo-Ujisato, the feudal lord of the Aizu region at the behest of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, invited to Aizu specialis...

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