List of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts)

The List of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts) contains all the individuals and groups certified as Living National Treasures by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan in the category of the .

Crafts are divided into 8 categories: Pottery, Textiles, Lacquerware

Lacquerware

Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...

, Metalworking

Metalworking

Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...

, Dollmaking

Japanese traditional dolls

Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...

, Woodworking

Woodworking

Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...

, Papermaking

Papermaking

Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...

, and Other. The categories are subdivided into a number of more specific subcategories.

Those working in crafts are eligible for recognition either individually (Individual Certification) or as part of a group (Preservation Group Certification).

Pottery

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1934	Pottery	Iroe	2001
1936	Pottery	Tetsugusuri	2005
1934	Pottery	Shino-yaki Shino-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for thick white glazes, red scorch marks, and texture of small holes.It is one of the Mino styles from the late 16th century. Like other Mino wares, the Shino style is based on older Seto with changes to shape, decoration, and finish.Forms are...	1994
1910	Pottery	Hagi-yaki Hagi-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its humble forms and use of translucent white glaze.It originated in the early 17th century with the introduction of potters brought back from Japanese invasions of Korea. The local daimyo of the time were very interested in tea ceremony and...	1983
1936	Pottery	Bizen-yaki Bizen-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable by its ironlike hardness, reddish brown color, absence of glaze, and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing....	2004
1929	Pottery	Hakuji	1995
1941	Pottery	Seiji Celadon Celadon is a term for ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color, also called celadon. This type of ware was invented in ancient China, such as in the Zhejiang province...	2007
1933	Pottery	Saiyū	1997
1932	Pottery	Yūrikinsai	2001
1941	Pottery	Mumyōi-yaki	2003

Textiles

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1921	Textiles	Bashōfu	1974
1925	Textiles	Edo Komon	1978
1922	Textiles	Yuzen	2000
1941	Textiles	Yuzen	2007
1935	Textiles	Ra	2000
1929	Textiles	Seigō Sendaihira	2002
1936	Textiles	Yūsoku Orimono	1999
1936	Textiles	Kenjō Hakata-ori	2003
1924	Textiles	Tsumugi-ori	1990
1939	Textiles	Tsumugi-ori	2005
1927	Textiles	Saga Nishiki	1994
1936	Textiles	Bingata Bingata Bingata is an Okinawan traditional resist dyed cloth, made using stencils and other methods. It is generally bright-colored and features various patterns, usually depicting natural subjects such as fish, water, and flowers...	1996
1922	Textiles	Tsuzure-ori	1997
1932	Textiles	Shishū	1997
1922	Textiles	Shuri no Orimono	1998
1935	Textiles	Tate Nishiki	2000
1954	Textiles	Mokuhan Zurisarasa	2008

Lacquerware

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1916	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	1982
1950	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	2008
1940	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Chinkin	1999
1926	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kinma	1985
1931	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kinma	1994
1944	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	2002
1945	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	2006
1941	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	2008
1938	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Raden	1999

Metalworking

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1937	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Dora	2002
1909	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1991
1947	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	2004
1944	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	2008
1920	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chūkin	1993
1941	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chūkin	2005
1937	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Hammering	1995
1940	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Hammering	2006
1927	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1997
1932	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1997
1920	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Finishing)	1998

Dollmaking

Name	Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
	1928	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Ishō Ningyō	1996
	1936	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Tōsa	2002

Woodworking

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1932	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Bamboo	2003
1934	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Bamboo	2005
1934	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1994
1937	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1997
1942	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	2001
1944	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	2003

Papermaking

Born	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1933	Papermaking Papermaking Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...	Echizen Hōsho	2000
1931	Papermaking Papermaking Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...	Tosa Tengujō-shi	2001
1935	Papermaking Papermaking Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...	Najioganbi-shi	2002

Pottery

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1886	1963	Pottery	Iroe	1955
1900	1968	Pottery	Iroe	1961
1919	1992	Pottery	Iroe	1986
1926	2001	Pottery	Iroe	1989
1893	1968	Pottery	Tetsugusuri	1955
1926	2004	Pottery	Tetsugusuri	1985
1894	1978	Pottery	Mashiko-yaki	1955
1894	1985	Pottery	Shino-yaki Shino-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for thick white glazes, red scorch marks, and texture of small holes.It is one of the Mino styles from the late 16th century. Like other Mino wares, the Shino style is based on older Seto with changes to shape, decoration, and finish.Forms are...	1955
1894	1985	Pottery	Setoguro	1955
1896	1981	Pottery	Hagi-yaki Hagi-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its humble forms and use of translucent white glaze.It originated in the early 17th century with the introduction of potters brought back from Japanese invasions of Korea. The local daimyo of the time were very interested in tea ceremony and...	1970
1896	1967	Pottery	Bizen-yaki Bizen-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable by its ironlike hardness, reddish brown color, absence of glaze, and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing....	1956
1899	1983	Pottery	Bizen-yaki Bizen-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable by its ironlike hardness, reddish brown color, absence of glaze, and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing....	1970
1906	1994	Pottery	Bizen-yaki Bizen-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable by its ironlike hardness, reddish brown color, absence of glaze, and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing....	1987
1932	2001	Pottery	Bizen-yaki Bizen-yaki ' is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable by its ironlike hardness, reddish brown color, absence of glaze, and markings resulting from wood-burning kiln firing....	1996
1895	1985	Pottery	Karatsu-yaki	1976
1902	1985	Pottery	Sometsuke	1985
1912	1990	Pottery	Seihakuji	1983
1912	2004	Pottery	Ryukyuan Pottery	1985
1918	1987	Pottery	Tetsue	1986
1927	2003	Pottery	Neriage	1993
1917	2005	Pottery	Sansai	1995
1919	2007	Pottery	Folk Pottery (Jōmon)	1996
1933	2006	Pottery	Seiji Celadon Celadon is a term for ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color, also called celadon. This type of ware was invented in ancient China, such as in the Zhejiang province...	1997
1924	2005	Pottery	Tokoname-yaki	1998

Textiles

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1882	1961	Textiles	Edo Komon	1955
1893	1955	Textiles	Nagaita Chūgata	1955
1897	1988	Textiles	Nagaita Chūgata	1955
1877	1956	Textiles	Yuzen	1955
1891	1977	Textiles	Yuzen	1955
1894	1982	Textiles	Yuzen	1955
1901	1960	Textiles	Yuzen	1955
1909	2008	Textiles	Yuzen	1967
1912	2002	Textiles	Yuzen	1984
1911	2008	Textiles	Yuzen	1988
1900	1956	Textiles	Yuzen Yōjinori	1955
1889	1980	Textiles	Shōaizome	1955
1895	1984	Textiles	Kataezome	1956
1902	1963	Textiles	Kataezome	1962
1898	1983	Textiles	Kataezome	1973
1898	1988	Textiles	Ra	1960
1902	1970	Textiles	Seigō Sendaihira	1956
1885	1974	Textiles	Karagumi	1956
1898	1988	Textiles	Yūsoku Orimono	1960
1900	1983	Textiles	Kenjō Hakata-ori
1914	1989	Textiles	Tsumugishima-ori (Kasuri-ori)	1983
1909	2003	Textiles	Yomitanzan Hana-ori	1989
1894	1976	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Tsuki-bori)	1955
1907	1973	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Kiri-bori)	1955
1883	1968	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Dōgu-bori)	1955
1902	1985	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Dōgu-bori)	1955
1909	1992	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Shima-bori)	1955
1917	2003	Textiles	Ise Paper Stencil (Ito-ire)	1955

Lacquerware

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1889	1976	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	1955
1896	1986	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	1955
1912	1998	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	1985
1923	1998	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Maki-e	1989
1898	1997	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Chōshitsu	1955
1890	1977	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Chinkin	1955
1883	1964	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kinma	1956
1906	1984	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	1974
1910	1996	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	1978
1926	2006	Lacquerware Lacquerware Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. The lacquer is sometimes inlaid or carved. Lacquerware includes boxes, tableware, buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer in cultures mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere.-History:...	Kyūshitsu	1995

Metalworking

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1884	1956	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Dora	1955
1884	1956	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1955
1907	1988	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1978
1898	1996	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1979
1908	2001	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1989
1915	2001	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chōkin Toreutics Toreutics is a term, relatively rare in English, for artistic metalworking, by hammering gold or silver , engraving, Repoussé and chasing to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Toreutics can include metal-engraving - forward-pressure linear metal removal with a...	1999
1882	1961	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Rōgata Chūzō	1960
1900	1977	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Cha no Yugama	1963
1904	1999	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Cha no Yugama	1984
1920	2009	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Cha no Yugama	1996
1890	1972	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Chūkin	1964
1888	1980	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Bigo Zōgan	1965
1899	1988	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Bonshō	1977
1907	1994	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Hammering	1977
1902	1968	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1955
1913	1977	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1963
1907	1995	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1971
1921	1998	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Nihonto)	1981
1908	1996	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Finishing)	1975
1913	1994	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Finishing)	1975
1914	2004	Metalworking Metalworking Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts and delicate jewelry. It therefore includes a correspondingly wide range of skills,...	Swordmaking (Finishing)	1996

Dollmaking

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1897	1984	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Ishō Ningyō	1955
1903	1981	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Ishō Ningyō	1955
1907	1996	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Ishō Ningyō	1986
1898	1982	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Shiso	1961
1907	2000	Dollmaking Japanese traditional dolls Japanese traditional dolls are known by the name in Japan, which literally means human shape.There are various types of Japanese dolls, some representing children and babies, some the imperial court, warriors and heroes, fairy-tale characters, gods and demons, and also people of the daily life of...	Tōsa	1989

Woodworking

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1904	1974	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Bamboo	1967
1919	2004	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Bamboo	1983
1917	2003	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Bamboo	1995
1904	1982	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1970
1906	1975	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1970
1912	1996	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1984
1912	2002	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Wood	1984
1901	1988	Woodworking Woodworking Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...	Inlaying	1987

Other

Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
1900	1981	Other	Kirikane	1981
1913	1995	Other	Kirikane	1985
1945	2007	Other	Kirikane	2002
1915	2004	Other	Bachiru	1985

Papermaking

Name	Born	Died	Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
	1901	1976	Papermaking Papermaking Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...	Echizen Hōsho	1968
	1902	1984	Papermaking Papermaking Papermaking is the process of making paper, a substance which is used universally today for writing and packaging.In papermaking a dilute suspension of fibres in water is drained through a screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is removed from this mat of fibres by...	Ganbi-shi	1968

List of Designated Groups (Crafts)

Category	Subcategory	Year Designated
Pottery	Kakiemon	1976
Pottery	Onta-yaki	1995
Textiles	Ise Paper Stencils	1993
Textiles	Kijoka no Bashōfu	1976
Textiles	Kumejima-kasuri	2004
Textiles	Kurume-kasuri	1976
Textiles	Miyako Jōfu	1978
Textiles	Yūkitsu-mugi	1976
Textiles	Ojiya-chijimi/Echigo Jōfu	1976
Lacquerware	Wajima-nuri	1977
Papermaking	Hosokawa-shi	1978
Papermaking	Sekishūban-shi	1976
Papermaking	Honmino-shi	1976

Pottery

Textiles

Lacquerware

Metalworking

Dollmaking

Woodworking

Papermaking

Pottery

Textiles

Lacquerware

Metalworking

Dollmaking

Woodworking

Other

Papermaking

List of Designated Groups (Crafts)

See also