Kanazawa Craftsmens College
In October 1996, the Kanazawa Craftsmen's College was opened, the first of its kind in Japan, with the aim of preserving and passing on traditional techniques related to historical buildings and landscapes, and training skilled craftsmen.
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The opening of the college was spearheaded by the mayor of Kanazawa at the time, and involved repeated discussions among various trade associations, with the cooperation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and other related parties, leading to the first steps being taken. Our city, Kanazawa, has been handed down from hand to hand since the feudal era, and the skills of artisans have been passed down to the present day. As a city where artisanal skills have shaped a unique culture, Kanazawa shines in a unique way among the many cities in Japan. However, this traditional artisan culture, which is the very essence of Kanazawa's individuality, is facing a difficult situation in recent years, with the modernization of lifestyles and mechanization causing a decline in techniques and a lack of successors. In order to address this issue, the university was established with the objectives of passing on the traditional and highly advanced craftsmanship that remains in Kanazawa and nurturing talented people, as well as collecting, researching and making public materials, and deepening public understanding and interest in the skills of artisans through activities such as the restoration of cultural properties. Masonry Department, 5 students Tile, 5 students Plastering, 5 students Landscape Gardening, 5 students Carpentry department, 10 students Tatami department, 5 students Joinery Department, 5 students Sheet Metal Department, 5 students Mounting Department, 5 students Additional programming: Tea Ceremony Training- Twice a month (Wednesdays) from 7pm to 9pm, 1 year (20 sessions in total), capacity approximately 10 people. Noh Play Class- Twice a month (Thursdays) from 7pm to 9pm, one year (total of 20 sessions), capacity approximately 10 people Historic Building Research Group Hand Sewn Tatami Research Group Admission requirements (1) Those who have acquired basic skills and are between the ages of 30 and 50 who are willing to continue training independently. (2) Those who have been recommended by the respective industry associations. Visit providers website for more information. Location: 1-1 Yamatocho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0046
Experience Type
- Agriculture/Tea
- Architecture & Carpentry
- Art & Wall Hangings
- Bonsai & Ikebana
- Ceramics
- Metal & Casting
- Stone & Masonry
- Theatre
- Woodwork
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Kanazawa Craftsmens College
Kanazawa Craftsmens College
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- CityKanazawa
- PrefectureIshikawa