
Updated at 2024-10-02
Lacquerware is an important craft that represents Japanese culture, and Kagawa Prefecture has played a key role in the development of lacquerware art. The Kagawa Prefecture Lacquerware Research Institute, located in Takamatsu City, is dedicated to preserving the art of lacquerware. Today, lacquerware is mainly produced as everyday items, such as lunch boxes, cups, bowls, and plates.
Alliance Date: July 18, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 1,877 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 910,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Kagawa Prefecture serves as an access point between Honshu to Shikoku, earning it the nickname Shikoku Gateway. The prefecture boasts abundant agricultural products, minimal natural disasters, and distinct seasonal natural landscapes. Kagawa Prefecture also focuses on regional revitalization with an emphasis on supporting industrial transformation and providing financial assistance to companies establishing facilities in the area.