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= Welcome to Craftpedia Asia =
= Welcome to Craftpedia Japan =
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'''Craftpedia.wiki''' is a global compendium of traditional crafts and artisanal techniques from every corner of the world.Β 
This regional portal – '''Asia.Craftpedia.wiki''' – is dedicated to the rich, diverse, and time-honored craft traditions of the Asian continent.


== 🌏 Our Mission ==
'''Craftpedia Japan''' is a dedicated space celebrating the depth and beauty of traditional Japanese crafts. From the delicate curves of Arita ware to the rustic strength of Bizen pottery, the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship reflects centuries of refinement, ritual, and regional identity.
To preserve, document, and share humanity’s cultural heritage β€” one handmade thread, one carved detail, one ancient technique at a time.


We believe that crafts are not merely decorative or functional objects.Β 
Please take a look at our '''[[Sitemap]]'''
They are vessels of memory, tradition, identity, and spiritual meaning.


== 🧡 What You’ll Find Here ==
== Site navigation ==
* Detailed articles about **traditional crafts**, **artisanal techniques**, and their **regional origins**
You've landed on a portal with ocean of information. This is why we've decided to give you some navigation opportunities. So, what you want to read here, you can access:
* Rich imagery and visual documentation (including AI-generated interpretations of historic craftsmanship)
* '''By craft type'''
* Structured categorization by:
** [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]]
** Continent β†’ Region β†’ Material β†’ Usage
*** [[:Category:Stoneware|Stoneware]]
** Craft vs. Technique
*** [[:Category:Porcelain|Porcelain]]
** Ritual vs. Everyday


== ✍️ Current Featured Article ==
* '''By prefecture'''
'''[[Arita Ware]]''' – The birth of Japanese porcelain, shaped by Korean ingenuity, exported to the world.
** [[:Category:Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Kyoto Prefecture|Kyoto prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Gifu Prefecture|Gifu prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Saga Prefecture|Saga prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Mie Prefecture|Mie prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Fukui Prefecture|Fukui prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Yamaguchi Prefecture|Yamaguchi prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki prefecture]]
** [[:Category:Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima prefecture]]


== πŸ“š How to Explore ==
* '''By historical period'''
Use the menu or start browsing by one of the following categories:
** [[:Category:Heian period|Heian period]]'''
* [[:Category:Japan|Crafts from Japan]]
** [[:Category:Kamakura period|Kamakura period]]
* [[:Category:Textiles|Textile Techniques]]
** [[:Category:Muromachi period|Muromachi period]]
* [[:Category:Ceramics|Ceramics]]
** [[:Category:Momoyama period|Momoyama period]]
* [[:Category:Ritual|Used in Ritual]]
** [[:Category:Edo period|Edo period]]
* [[:Category:Technique|Artisanal Techniques]]
** [[:Category:Meiji period|Meiji period]]
* [[:Category:Craft|Traditional Crafts]]


== 🌐 Available in Your Language ==
== 🎎 About Japanese Crafts ==
We aim to make each article available in ** 50+ languages **. If you'd like to contribute a translation, please see:
Japan is home to hundreds of traditional crafts (''dentō kōgei''), many of which are recognized as ''Intangible Cultural Heritage''. These crafts are deeply tied to place, nature, and purpose β€” shaped by local materials, spiritual practices, and generations of skilled artisans.
* [[How to Translate an Article]]
* [[List of Languages by Progress]]


== 🀝 Get Involved ==
Among the most renowned are:
Craftpedia is a collaborative, multilingual, and open-access project. You can help by:
* 🏺 '''[[Japanese ceramics and pottery | Ceramics]]''' – Arita, Bizen, Hagi, Kutani, and Shino ware
* Writing or expanding an article
* 🧡 '''[[Japanese textile|Textiles]]''' – Nishijin weaving, Bingata dyeing, Kasuri, and Shibori
* Translating existing content
* πŸ”¨ '''Metalwork''' – Mokume-gane, Tsuba forging, swordsmithing
* Contributing references, images, or audio
* πŸŽ‹ '''Wood and Bamboo''' – Yosegi marquetry, Sashimono joinery, basketry
* Contacting local artisans or cultural organizations
* 🎨 '''Lacquerware''' – Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and more


See [[Contribute]] to learn how to begin.
Each craft tells the story of its region and the hands that preserve its soul.


== πŸ› οΈ Under Development ==
== πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore by Craft ==
This project is growing every day. Please excuse any missing sections or formatting issues.Β 
Start your journey with some of Japan’s most iconic traditions:
We’re building something global β€” slowly, respectfully, and together.


== πŸ”— Other Portals ==
* [[Arita Ware]]
* [[craftpedia.wiki|Main Site]]
* [[Bizen Ware]]
* [[europe.craftpedia.wiki|Europe Portal (coming soon)]]
* [[Hagi Ware]]
* [[africa.craftpedia.wiki|Africa Portal (coming soon)]]
* [[Mokume-gane]]
* [[Yosegi Zaiku]]


== 🧭 Categories ==
More articles are added regularly β€” and all content is available in over 60 languages.
[[Category:Craftpedia]]
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[[Category:Asia]]
== πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨ Discover the Artisans ==
[[Category:Front Page]]
Behind every object is a story. We're building a growing collection of profiles on:
* Renowned masters and Living National Treasures
* Family lineages of traditional workshops
* Rural cooperatives and urban revival projects
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== 🌐 Multilingual Access ==
Articles are translated into dozens of languages to support global understanding and appreciation. Use the language links in the sidebar to read articles in your preferred language.
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== 🀝 Contribute to Craftpedia Japan ==
Your knowledge and enthusiasm are welcome! You can:
* Translate an article
* Add details about regional workshops or lesser-known crafts
* Share high-quality photos of tools, techniques, or finished works
Β 
To get started: '''[[How to Translate an Article]]'''
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== πŸ”— Related Portals ==
* [https://craftpedia.asia Asia Portal]
* [https://craftpedia.wiki Main Craftpedia Site]
* [[Special:AllPages|Browse All Articles]]
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''Craftpedia Japan is a tribute to timeless skill, mindful making, and the living legacy of craft.''

Latest revision as of 07:10, 21 August 2025

Welcome to Craftpedia Japan

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Craftpedia Japan is a dedicated space celebrating the depth and beauty of traditional Japanese crafts. From the delicate curves of Arita ware to the rustic strength of Bizen pottery, the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship reflects centuries of refinement, ritual, and regional identity.

Please take a look at our Sitemap

[edit]

You've landed on a portal with ocean of information. This is why we've decided to give you some navigation opportunities. So, what you want to read here, you can access:

🎎 About Japanese Crafts

[edit]

Japan is home to hundreds of traditional crafts (dentō kōgei), many of which are recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. These crafts are deeply tied to place, nature, and purpose β€” shaped by local materials, spiritual practices, and generations of skilled artisans.

Among the most renowned are:

  • 🏺 Ceramics – Arita, Bizen, Hagi, Kutani, and Shino ware
  • 🧡 Textiles – Nishijin weaving, Bingata dyeing, Kasuri, and Shibori
  • πŸ”¨ Metalwork – Mokume-gane, Tsuba forging, swordsmithing
  • πŸŽ‹ Wood and Bamboo – Yosegi marquetry, Sashimono joinery, basketry
  • 🎨 Lacquerware – Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and more

Each craft tells the story of its region and the hands that preserve its soul.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore by Craft

[edit]

Start your journey with some of Japan’s most iconic traditions:

More articles are added regularly β€” and all content is available in over 60 languages.

πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨ Discover the Artisans

[edit]

Behind every object is a story. We're building a growing collection of profiles on:

  • Renowned masters and Living National Treasures
  • Family lineages of traditional workshops
  • Rural cooperatives and urban revival projects

🌐 Multilingual Access

[edit]

Articles are translated into dozens of languages to support global understanding and appreciation. Use the language links in the sidebar to read articles in your preferred language.

🀝 Contribute to Craftpedia Japan

[edit]

Your knowledge and enthusiasm are welcome! You can:

  • Translate an article
  • Add details about regional workshops or lesser-known crafts
  • Share high-quality photos of tools, techniques, or finished works

To get started: How to Translate an Article

[edit]

Craftpedia Japan is a tribute to timeless skill, mindful making, and the living legacy of craft.