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Art & Handicrafts

Last Update:2008/4/1

Traditional Sanjo Hexagonal (Rokkaku) Kites

 Original Sanjo hexagonal kites are great for home interiors and for actual flying. Also a wonderful gift for children. Each kite is painted individually and the giant kites can reach 2.85m x 2.12m. For home decoration, 77cm x 63cm sized kites are perfect for hanging on the wall.

Sanjo Buddhist Altars

 Sanjo Buddhist altars are quite recognized, and hold established reputation especially for traditional golden altars for its graceful and elegant tones and styles. In 1980, the City of Sanjo was recognized and designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan as an city with developed, high level of craftsmanship with important traditional Japanese crafts.

  The "伝統証紙", "authentic traditional certification seal" are placed on important traditional Japanese crafts designated by METI.

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International Affairs Section Regional Management Division Sanjo City Office
Address: 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata 955-8686
Tel: +81 (0256) 34-5511 (ext.726)
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Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933

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