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Lacquerware
The history of lacquering in Japan dates back to the Jōmon period (approx. 14,000—300 BCE).
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This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.
More itemsLocated in Kagoshima Prefecture, Shōbu Gakuen is a organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. In their day care centres, the first of which was opened in 1999, Shōbu Gakuen provides not only space for people to come together and collaborate, but also enables programmes which foster creative expression through woodworking, pottery, music and performance.
More itemsThe history of lacquering in Japan dates back to the Jōmon period (approx. 14,000—300 BCE).
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