• The Chugoku region, surrounded by both the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea, has five prefectures each with a unique culture and climate. This uniqueness brought about a variety of traditional handicrafts.
  • The techniques, manufacturing methods, and traditions are continuously adopted thanks to the labor and diligence of artisans who create products ranging from daily goods to works of art.
  • This site serves to introduce 24 Traditional Craft Products created in distinguished production areas in the Chugoku region.

  1. Yumihama Traditional Resist-dyed Textiles (Yumihama-gasuri)

    • Textiles
    • Tottori Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  2. Hakushu Cotton Products (Hakushumen Seihin)

    • Textiles
    • Tottori Pref.
  3. Chizu’s Cedar Products (Chizu Sugi Seihin)

    • Woodwork
    • Tottori Pref.
  4. Inshu Traditional Japanese Paper (Inshu Washi)

    • Traditional Japanese Paper
    • Tottori Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  5. Iwami Ware (Iwami Yaki)

    • Ceramics
    • Shimane Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  6. Sekishu Roof Tiles (Sekishu-gawara)

    • Ceramics
    • Shimane Pref.
  7. Sekishu Traditional Japanese Paper (Sekishu Washi)

    • Traditional Japanese Paper
    • Shimane Pref.
    • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
  8. Unshu Abacus (Unshu Soroban)

    • Writing Tools
    • Shimane Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  9. Izumo Stone Lanterns (Izumo Ishidoro)

    • Stonework
    • Shimane Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  10. Tatara Iron Making (Tatara Seihin)

    • Other Crafts
    • Shimane Pref.
    • Japan Heritage
  11. Kojima Tatami Borders (Kojima Tatami-beri)

    • Textiles
    • Okayama Pref.
  12. Tabi Socks (Tabi)

    • Textiles
    • Okayama Pref.
  13. Denim Jeans

    • Textiles
    • Okayama Pref.
  14. Bizen Ware (Bizen Yaki)

    • Ceramics
    • Okayama Pref.
    • Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan
  15. Katsuyama Bamboo Crafts (Katsuyama Take Zaiku)

    • Woodwork
    • Okayama Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  16. Bingo Traditional Resist-Dyed Textiles (Bingo-gasuri)

    • Textiles
    • Hiroshima Pref.
  17. Miyajima Woodwork (Miyajima Zaiku)

    • Woodwork
    • Hiroshima Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  18. Japanese Cup-and-ball (Kendama)

    • Woodwork
    • Hiroshima Pref.
  19. Fuchu Furniture (Fuchukagu)

    • Woodwork
    • Hiroshima Pref.
  20. Kumano Brushes (Kumano Fude)

    • Writing Tools
    • Hiroshima Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  21. Kawajiri Brushes (Kawajiri Fude)

    • Writing Tools
    • Hiroshima Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  22. Hagi Ware (Hagi Yaki)

    • Ceramics
    • Yamaguchi Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  23. Akama Inkstone (Akama Suzuri)

    • Stonework
    • Yamaguchi Pref.
    • Designated Traditional Craft of Japan
  24. Marble Goods (Dairiseki Seihin)

    • Stonework
    • Yamaguchi Pref.