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Tokyo’s Traditional Crafts

Tokyo's traditional crafts are made using traditional skills and techniques that have been nurtured over many years, shaped by its natural and cultural environment and rich history, and passed down through the generations. Unlike mass-produced, uniform products, traditional crafts offer a handmade rustic charm, a sense of familiarity and excellent functionality, among other things. These qualities enrich and bring a sense of well-being to our lives. Traditional crafts, as locally rooted industries, have contributed to the development of regional economies and played a significant role in preserving and promoting local culture. Currently, 42 items have been designated as our traditional crafts of Tokyo.

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