2026 Traditional Crafts Industry Awards: Recipients Announced
Overview
The recipients of the 2026 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Awards for Contributions to the Traditional Craft Industries have been selected, recognizing 44 people for outstanding contributions. They will be honored at the commemorative ceremony of the 43rd National Convention of the Traditional Craft Industries Month National Council, to be held on November 6 in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Established in 1984, the awards aim to promote the wider adoption of traditional crafts in everyday life and encourage people working in the industries.
Key points
- Forty-four people have been selected for the 2026 awards in recognition of their contributions.
- The recipients will be honored at the commemorative ceremony on November 6, 2026.
- The awards aim to promote the adoption of traditional crafts and encourage people working in the industries.
Overview
The recipients of the 2026 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Awards for Contributions to the Traditional Craft Industries have been selected. The awards recognize individuals and others who have made outstanding contributions to promoting the traditional craft industries.
Impact
Established in 1984, the awards aim to promote the wider adoption of traditional crafts in everyday life and encourage people working in the industries.
Details
A review committee comprising external experts and others conducted a rigorous assessment, selecting 44 recipients. Readers are directed to the related materials for the recipient list and an overview of the commemorative ceremony.
The awards will be presented at the commemorative ceremony of the 43rd National Convention of the Traditional Craft Industries Month National Council, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at San no Maru Hall, 1-7-50 Honcho, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture.