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CRAFT
Okayama
Bizen Pottery: Breathing New Life into Traditional Bizen Pottery, Ceramic Artist Hitoshi Morimoto / Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
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CRAFT
Akita
Lacquerware that grows more beautiful the more it is used “Kawatsura Lacquerware, Kawatsura, Akita: Toshijiro”
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FOOD
Tochigi
The future of Tochigi, the strawberry kingdom. Strawberry Research Institute, Tochigi Prefectural Agricultural Research Center
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FOOD
Yamanashi
Yamanashi Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station in Yamanashi, the “Fruit Kingdom.”
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CRAFT
Tochigi
“I want to show the world the scenery of a rural village with baskets.” – Masamitsu Saito, a collector of bamboo crafts.
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TRAVEL
Shizuoka
Horai Bridge, the world’s longest wooden pedestrian bridge
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CRAFT
Okayama
“Infusing Japanese culture and beautiful hues into glass.” – Glass artist Hiroki Hanaoka
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CRAFT
Oita
“Vessels grow according to the person who uses them.” – Ceramic artist Osamu Misugi, who continues to create unique works.
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SAKE &
Gifu
Miwa Sake Brewery, a nigori sake dedicated to the gods and loved by the people
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SAKE &
Yamanashi
“Shirayuri Brewing Co.”, an open family winery.
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FOOD
Tottori
Tottori is proud of its delicious meat and beautiful cattle. Hoki Maeda Ranch, where father and son aim for a double crown.
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CRAFT
Kagoshima
Artist who knows all about “Oshima Tsumugi” – Mr. Yukichi Masuda
