Traditional Industries of Tokushima
Located in the eastern part of Shikoku, Tokushima Prefecture serves as a gateway from the Kansai region. Bordered by the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean, approximately 80% of its land is covered by mountains. The Yoshino River, also known as “Shikoku Saburo,” flows from east to west, shaping the region’s landscape. Surrounded by this rich natural environment, generations of people have cultivated various industries. These traditional industries have evolved over time while being passed down to the present day.
Craftsmen Carrying on Tradition
This section introduces craftsmen and businesses that not only inherit Tokushima Prefecture’s traditional industries but also refine and adapt them to modern needs, continuously exploring new possibilities.
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Otani YakiOTANIYAKI tamura1784
AffiliationOtani Yaki Pottery Industry Association -
Awa AiJinbara Yasuho
AffiliationAssociation for Indigo Industry -
Otani YakiUmezatogama
AffiliationOtani Yaki Pottery Industry Association -
Otani YakiMori Toki Co., Ltd.
AffiliationOtani Yaki Pottery Industry Association -
Awa WashiAwagami Factory
AffiliationAwa Handmade Washi Paper Industry Cooperative Association -
Otani Yaki
Yanotouen
AffiliationOtani Yaki Pottery Industry Association
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About Our Association
Our association aims to promote and develop Tokushima’s traditional industries by fostering cross-industry exchange, developing new products, preserving traditional techniques, nurturing the next generation, enhancing public awareness, and expanding market opportunities. Through these comprehensive initiatives, we strive to revitalize the local economy and contribute to regional development.
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