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Dating back 300 years to the Edo Period, the crafts community of Takashiba Dekoyashiki in Miharu Town is said to have been born when a traveler from Kyoto taught the people how to craft paper-mâché dolls using a special paint called 'nikawa'.

The paper-mâché crafts of the town, made lovingly by hand for generations, are the symbol of this area… and you can tune into their creativity too during your visit! Try your hand at painting your own souvenir: a paper-mâché fox mask. The paint dries fast, so you do not need to wait and can take it home right away.🦊

Whether you draw inspiration from the village’s traditional designs or come up with your original creation, you will take home a unique piece of art that connects you with this historical crafts village. Afterwards, take a walk along the village or sip coffee at the cafe onsite, housed in a traditional house.☕️

Have you ever been to the Takashiba Dekoyashiki? Did you make crafts then?
Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to save this post for your next visit!

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Having fun at Deko Yashiki, Koriyama City