On Friday, October 3, Hiroshima Home Television broadcast a special feature titled “Artisans Preserving and Passing Down Miyajima Crafts.” The segment introduced the efforts of young artisans who are working to carry on the more than 220-year tradition of Miyajima Crafts. The program focused on three craftsmen: Mr. Hiroshi Ōno and Mr. Kaname Okita, both […]

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the recipients of the FY2025 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Commendation and the Director-General’s Commendation of the Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry—awards recognizing contributions to the traditional crafts industry—were announced. Mr. Ryuichi Oda, Chairman of the Miyajima Crafts Cooperative Association, was selected as a recipient of the […]