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Craft Kyushu | A report from an international student living in Kyushu about the real experiences and excitement of traditional crafts


Beppu City (Oita Prefecture)
Famous Area for Bamboo Craft
Beppu City is famous for bamboo crafts. Bamboo products made with traditional local techniques range from everyday necessities to decorative items.
The intricate weaving techniques shine through in the delicate bamboo crafts.
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Beppu city is famous for bamboo crafts, and products made from bamboo are loved as traditional Japanese handicrafts.
The technique of bamboo crafts values harmony with nature and is close to the user's lifestyle.
We hope to share our experiences here in our "language" (mother tongue) and let many foreigners learn about traditional crafts.
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