Mr. Minoru Isogai___Isogai Edo Tortoiseshells
	Inherits the traditional skills and continues to make Masamune's arrow. Weight of the bamboo are managed depending on the strength of the customers. Also making carbon shaft and duralumin arrows mainly for students to answer the needs of archery of the present age. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Nagao Sugiyama___Sugiyama Bow and Arrow Store
	Inherits the traditional skills and continues to make Masamune's arrow. Weight of the bamboo are managed depending on the strength of the customers. Also making carbon shaft and duralumin arrows mainly for students to answer the needs of archery of the present age. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Shigeichiro Oouchi___
	From printing brush to body brush and brush for pets, Mr. Oouchi produces many new products with the change in present society. His sence to see current of the times and the taste of the consumers is clear. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Akio Miyagawa___Miyagawa Hake-Brush Factory

It is said that brushes started being produced inland with the arrival of Kuro-Fune (American ships which urged Japan to open trade with them), at the end of Edo period. Mr. Miyagawa creates various brushes to fit various means, such as for HANGA (Japanese print), URUSHI-NURI (Japanese lacquer), SENSHOKU (Japanese dying) and Japanese doll making. This is done by selecting the right raw materials for them. This is why he has large patronage such as industrial artists and artists all over the country. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Seitaro Nakanishi___

Sashimono is a traditional wood crafting which uses no metal nails. Mr. Nakanishi mainly manufactures products which are used in traditional Japanese music, namely samisen(three-stringed Japanese banjo), music stands of all kinds. He also manufactures small receptacles for accessories which prevents the accessories' chain to get entangled. It also includes his invention, that is placing a divider within a drawer which makes it easier to take things in and out. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Masao Nakanishi___ The second generation of Sashimono master, Misagoro Nakanishi
	Originally Mr. Nakanishi's works have been boxes and cabinets for Shamisen instrument. To meet the needs of the times, he now makes small cabinets and cigarette trays, which enables people, other than Shamisen owners, to feel them. Also his works are to order, so you can enjoy furnishings exclusively made for you, or the only one in the world goods. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Katsumi & Eiichi Kawamata___Okeei
	Japanese cypress of age 200 to 300 years old in Kiso are suitable for making traditional Japanese washtub. No paintings on the surface for finishing, only plane. That way, beauty of the wood and excellence of the grain rise up to the surface. New washtubs are great, but the ones used for long time also have great taste. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Iwao Kawasumi___Kuniharu Cutlery Handicraft Manufactory

Edo cutlery handicraft inherits the current of scissors for flower arrangement that continuously developed with floral art which was started in Muromachi era. The attitude to pursuit the sharpness, beauty of its functionality, and endurance of cutlery remains unchanged from old days. Mr. Kawasumi is the second generation of Kuniharu (Tokyo Traditional Handicraft Master). Fascinated by his works, there are many customers in the field of Ikebana(Flower arrangement) and Bonsai(Potted plant). GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Shinji Haneda___Kiryuudou Inc.
	In Nara-Era, kumihimo was used in Buddhist altar fittings, and later was used in armors and headpiece. From Meiji-Era, they were also used in Obi-jime(cords to tie Obi), and Haori(short Japanese overgarments). Kumihimo passes the heart of "Wabi" and "Sabi" to the lives of Japanese. They are used as accessories, cords for roop-ties, and watch bands nowadays. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Yukio Kikuchi___Shogiku

Ichimatsu doll was named after Sanogawa Ichimatsu who was Shibai actor in Edo. The dolls' lifelike faces and expressions are created by painting the Gofun(powder made by burning the shells and crushing them) over and over again on the material called Touso (Made by gathering the powder of Kiri or Paulownia and hardening it). Eyeballs are made of glass, human hair and silk threads are used for dolls' hair, clothes are made of old Chirimen(Silk cloth with wrinkles). You can change the costumes of the dolls. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Ryukichi Koshiba___Gyozan Inc.
	Children's day is celebrated the birth of a boy and his grow up in good health from ancient times. It is the traditional event hoping for intelligence, bravery, and a success in the boy's life. He worries about the decrease of birth rate. However, he continues to make a war helmet of a famous general with parents' unchanging wish of all times for their children's happiness. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Hideo Harashima___Harashima Hagoita Factory

One, come on, guys. Two, come on guys. Three, take a look. Four, come and join us..... Together with such counting rhyme, the "Oibane"(a game played with shuttlecocks and battledore) has been a New Year's play suitable to residential districts of Edo. Although Hagoita has been made for about 550 years, with the time changing, it has increased image of good luck rather than a tool for the "Oibane" play. In his factory, framed pressed pictures, perfectly fit to western living room, are also manufactured. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Akio (Kounan) Ishiguro___Higashiura Silverware Factory Co. Inc.

Tokyo Silverware are made by variety of forging and carving skills on gold which were established in Edo-era. They are products that can be explained as compilation of metal industrial art that was developed in tradesman's culture. They are elegant, last long, harmless, and due to these natures, silverware are used in vessels, ornaments, western tableware, and Buddhist altar fittings. Most of them are manufactured in Tokyo. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Tadayoshi Nozawa___Nozawa Sculpture
	He has been using tradition and technique from his predecessor. He is skillful at kick engraving which is rare in the area of metal carving. His works stretch beyond accessories, plates, and vessels. The beautiful works can be said as an art and entertain viewers. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Kozo Kitama (Fugen)___
	He likes to use silver that can be made into many different colors, textures, and shapes by hammering and processing. Hammering a piece of silver makes a shape. His excellent skills are backed up by his love toward his job; creating beautiful patterns with a hammer. He also receives an order for the flower vase, the tea-things, and all sorts of things. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Kazuo Hirose___Hirose Ginki Factory

In modern times, it's nothing but precious moment when we touch the graceful beauty and think of ancient Japanese beauty. The spirit of graceful Heian period treasure, which works are housed in Shosoin(Treasure Repository in Nara), has been handed down to today's superbly made gold and silver fine works. Not to mention Kodogu(tools used in traditional incense burning) and Netsuke(a kind of pendent fastened to a purse as a good luck charm), he makes the most of the eminent skill in accessories today. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Noboru & Tamotsu Hoshino___DouGin Copper Ware Store
	Ever since Edo-Era, copper wares are familiar in a kitchen. There are variety of arranges added to suite the lifestyles of each era, and there are variety of kitchen utensils in copper ware. Copper is great in heat conductivity, also has sterilization effect, and solidity. Copper wares also lasts and could be used for long time. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>

Mr. Yoshihiro Yoshida___Saotomi

Uses domestic bamboo and combining couple of bamboo sticks to make Tsugitake(thin sticks connected by putting them into thick stick). The connecting point is wrapped by silk thread and lacquered for finishing. Edo Japanese style fishing rod as craftwork is accepted for its handmade techniques based on long tradition and usefulness, and is designated as Traditional Industrial Art by both the Minister of International Trade and Industry and Governor of Tokyo. To match the fishing of today, the rod also corresponds with the changes of fishing reel and thread. GO TO HIS CRAFT>>