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This Guide to Outstanding Products from Shizuoka is the official portal to introduce outstanding local products as selected by the Shizuoka prefectural government. |
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*Click on the product name to visit the website of the organization or firm that produces it. |
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Fujieda Paulownia Chest of Drawers |
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Chests of drawers made of paulownia wood have been long appreciated to store valuables and clothes thanks to their excellent humidity resistance, insect repellence, and heat insulation properties. This hand-made furniture lasts more than a century and is handed down through generations. |
Fujieda Chest of Drawers Co-op +81(0)54-641-3800 |
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Enshu Onigawara (roof tile) |
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The unique glossy silver of these roof tiles is the outcome of quality clay and repeated polishing with a metal pallet. The humorous devil's smile on the surface was designed by Mr. Takashi Nagura around 1990.
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Onihide Takashi Nagura +81(0)538-42-2077 |
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Shimoda Black Pine Woodcraft |
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This woodcraft is made of black pine, a substance which requires sophisticated techniques to handle because of its high tar content and complicated grain. Skilled artisans produce handicrafts emphasizing the beauty of the grain. |
Shigeaki Shimazaki +81(0)558-22-7489 |
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Shitoro-yaki Pottary |
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Shitoro pottery was one of the seven potteries in Enshu favored by the renowned tea master Kobori Enshu in the Edo Period. It is produced in Shitorokyo located north of the old Kanaya post station west of the Oi River. It features dark and subdued colors. |
Hoetsugama Hoetsu Shirahata +81(0)547-45-2874
Yuyo Yoshinori Suzuki +81(0)547-45-3814
Ritogama Rito Aoshima +81(0)547-45-3858
Tenshingama Tetsuo Sone +81(0)547-46-0222 |
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Moriyama-yaki Pottery |
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Moriyama pottery is named after the Moriyama district in Morimachi. It is descended from Shitoro pottery, one of seven potteries in Enshu favored by the renowned tea master Kobori Enshu in the Edo Period. There currently are four Moriyama potters, each with their own distinctive features. |
Nakamura Tobo Tokichi Nakamura +81(0)538-85-4611
Seizan Tobo Seizan Matsui +81(0)538-85-2382
Seison Tobo Seison Suzuki +81(0)538-85-3536
Tame Tobo Takao Tame +81(0)538-85-4675 |
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Contact
Marketing Promotion Office, Division of Marketing and Research, Department of Industry, Shizuoka prefectural government
9-6 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka city
TEL: +81(0)54-221-2697 FAX: +81(0)54-221-2678 E-mail:marke@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp
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