Nozawa Mingei Shoten
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This is the directly operated shop of Nozawa Mingeihin Seisaku Kigyo Kumiai (Nozawa Folk Craft Production Cooperative), which produces Aizu traditional crafts and folk toys such as Akabeko.
The shop has irregular holidays, so please be sure to check the official online shop for opening days before you visit.
The Nozawa Folk Craft Production Cooperative has its workshop in Nozawa, Nishiaizu Town (about 30 minutes by car from central Aizuwakamatsu). Its directly operated shop opened in Nanukamachi-dori, Aizuwakamatsu.
In addition to traditional papier-mache figures such as Akabeko and Okiagari Koboshi, which have been made since ancient times, new papier-mache works created in collaboration with contemporary artists are also popular.
The papier-mache figures themed on each year's zodiac animal are so popular that they sell out quickly.
The shop has irregular holidays, so please be sure to check the official online shop for opening days before you visit.
The Nozawa Folk Craft Production Cooperative has its workshop in Nozawa, Nishiaizu Town (about 30 minutes by car from central Aizuwakamatsu). Its directly operated shop opened in Nanukamachi-dori, Aizuwakamatsu.
In addition to traditional papier-mache figures such as Akabeko and Okiagari Koboshi, which have been made since ancient times, new papier-mache works created in collaboration with contemporary artists are also popular.
The papier-mache figures themed on each year's zodiac animal are so popular that they sell out quickly.
- Regular holiday
- Please check the official site for the latest holiday schedule.
Irregular holidays (View each shop's regular holidays) - Official site
- https://nozawa-mingei.com/









