Diversity born from a diverse culture

From Tamba Tachikui ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, to blades from Banshu and willow crafts from Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture is home to a wide variety of unique regional crafts.

  • Traditional Crafts

    Banshu abacus

    Pursuing functional beauty as a calculation tool. The balls move smoothly, making calculations easy.

  • Ceramics

    Tamba Tachikui ware

    One of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Its natural glaze known as hai-kaburi (ash covering) and the rustic reddish-brown earthenware are its charms.

  • Ceramics

    Izushi ware

    Elegant pottery made of translucent white porcelain with relief and openwork decorations.

  • Traditional Crafts

    Banshu flies

    Artificial bait for sweetfish fishing. Made with bird feathers and lacquer, it is elaborately made to resemble an insect.

  • Woodwork/Bamboowork

    Toyooka Willow Crafts

    Wristlets and bags made from woven willow are flexible, strong, and breathable.

  • Metalwork

    Banshu Miki Cutlery

    Carpentry tools such as saws, chisels, and planes are made in this long-established metalwork town.