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The Tradition of Shimenawa Making Passed Down in Iinan Town, the Birthplace of Japan’s Largest Shimenawa—Izumo Taisha Kan’nōkōsha Tonbara Branch / Iinan Town, Shimane Prefecture

Naturally brewed in wooden barrels since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom: Tamanaha Miso Soy Sauce / Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture

“Hirosaki Park,” overlooking the ruins of Hirosaki Castle—the only surviving castle keep in the Tohoku region / Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

Carrying on tradition while embracing creativity. Nebuta artist Hiroo Takenami / Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture

“Koganezaki Farm”: Looking Toward the Future of Farming and Aiming for Profitable Agriculture / Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

“Mifune Kiln”: Where Light Shines Through in a Mountain Kiln / Mifune Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture

Iyo Kasuri woven in a home workshop. Connecting traditional craft to the future. Iyo Kasuri artist Kimiko Murakami / Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

The goal is to create the world’s best mead in both name and substance. Maynard Plant, Representative of “EIGHT CROWNS” / Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture

What I seek is “a form that invites touch.” Lacquer artist Fumie Sasai, who shapes the tactile essence of life / Mukō City, Kyoto Prefecture

Preserving nature’s irreplaceable beauty. Yamashita Pearl Co., Ltd. L’ de pearl Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture

Hina dolls embodying the artisan spirit of Sunpu. The challenge of “Doll Workshop Sakyo,” which layers time and emotion over generations. / Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture