Tottori sand dunes, Folk crafts of Tottori prefecture

The Tottori sand dunes are the largest in Japan, covering 2.4km north to south and 16km east to west. The area is designated a natural monument. The wind ripples created by the winds coming from the Sea of Japan on the sand dunes are a mesmerizing sight. As an active member of the Mingei Movement, Yoshida devoted himself to the conservation of the sand dune landscape which was under threat of forestation development.