JOURNAL
Takashima-city in Shiga prefecture is renowned for its bountiful natural beauty, with picturesque mountains, pristine waters of the Ado-river, and Biwa-lake, which is the largest freshwater...
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Hachioji-city, Tokyo, has a historical presence in silk and textile production since the Heian period (12th century). It prospered alongside renowned Kiryu and Nishijin silk textile regions in the...
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With a mild climate and abundant water sources, cotton cultivation has flourished in the Enshu district as a farmer's side line business in Shizuoka prefecture since the Edo period (16th century)....
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The 'Kazari' craftsmen who create high-end metal and precious ornaments used in traditional Japanese jewellery, architecture, shrines, temples, armoury, and more, nurtured the sheer quality and ar...
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