Department of Industry and Labor Akita Prefectural Government

The traditional crafts industry, which has its origins in Japan's abundant natural resources and techniques spanning generations, is deeply ingrained in the regions throughout Japan. Akita also boasts many excellent traditional crafts that add color the everyday lives of its people. These crafts, developed out of Akita's magnificent nature and culture, are produced with traditional handcraft methods and techniques and bring warmth and pleasant feelings to the people who use them.