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Metalworking in Tsubame-Sanjo
Tsubame-Sanjo, an area in Niigata Prefecture, is known for its numerous small metalworking workshops and skilled craftspeople.
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Stainless Steel Bowl
ステンレスボウル
A high-quality stainless steel kitchen essential from Niigata Prefecture.
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Region
Chūbu
中部
The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Producer
LaBase
ラバーゼ
LaBase is a kitchenware brand based on the concept of high quality, basic cooking utensils. Their stainless steel products are made in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, known as one of Japan's premier metalworking regions. The brand name "LaBase" comes from the Italian word for "basic", which represents the company's commitment to bringing simple, efficient tools into your kitchens.
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Biology of Metal: Metal Craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo
燕三条 金属の進化と分化
Biology of Metal, held at Japan House in autumn 2018, told the story of how craftsmanship and small industry are embedded in tradition, embrace the new and adapt in a changing society. It shone a spotlight on the metalworking factories and workshops in Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture and the skills of its craftspeople.
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