Taoyuan-Narita Commemorative Tenugui
Updated at 2024-10-09
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Tenugui is a traditional Japanese handkerchief. Popularized during the Nara period, tenuguis has become a necessity of Japanese life. They are thin cotton fabrics cut into 90x35 cm rectangles commonly used for drying. They are also used as headbands or aprons. Although there are fewer opportunities in modern life to use tenuguis , they remain extremely popular as gifts for their elegant tie-died or printed patterns. This tenugui was specially made to commemorate the strong relationship between Taoyuan and Narita.
Name
Taoyuan-Narita Commemorative Tenugui
Giver
Kazunari Koizumi Mayor of Narita
Friendly States
Japan
City
Narita City, Chiba Prefecture
Alliance Date: September 16, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 214 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 130,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Narita is home to Narita International Airport and many meticulously preserved temples well over 1,000 years old. While embracing modernization, the city remains committed to preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage. Narita is designated as one of the National Strategic Special Zones by the Japanese government, along with Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City. The city continues to attract global corporate investments through its ever-advancing logistics hubs, foreign business support, and expansive commercial facilities.
Category
Textiles
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