Crafts built on Japanese culture

Japan is a manufacturing country.
In the traditional crafts that continue to be made today, you can feel the spirit of our ancestors who created Japanese culture while making effective use of limited resources.
It can be said that it is thanks to the power of manufacturing that this small island nation has become an economic powerhouse on a par with the rest of the world.
Traditional crafts that are deeply rooted in daily life, such as lacquerware, textiles, and dyed goods, demonstrate perfected functional beauty.
When you pick up a traditional handcrafted item, you will feel a soft, comfortable sensation in your hand.
Although they are expensive, they can be used for a long time, so many people seem to collect items that they really like little by little.

Traditional crafts are national treasures.
Its long history means that it has been loved for a long time.
Did you know that there are national standards for traditional crafts?
The conditions specified by the "Law Concerning the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries" are as follows:

1. It is a craft used in everyday life.
2. It is a handicraft
3. Techniques and raw materials have been passed down for over 100 years
4. It is an industry that exists in a certain area

Although the conditions are very strict, there are currently over 200 traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry across the country.
It is clear that traditional crafts are still deeply rooted as an industry in Japan, and that the entire country is working to protect them.