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Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.

Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture--A “grand experiment” has kicked off here to preserve manga paintings for 1,000 years using special “washi” paper from the town.

Gracing a room the size of four tatami mats in Tokyo are paintings by renowned manga artist Tetsuya Chiba.

Why Japan’s Fukui province is a deep well of master craftsmanship Stephanie d'Arc Taylor 22 December 2020 Echizen paper has a reputation as the finest in the country © Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation Japan’s Fukui province has qualities that would appeal to any visitor. For one thing, its scenery is dramatic, especially the cliffs of its Sea of Japan coastline. The region also features immaculately preserved archaeological sites, hearty regional cuisine, and some of the country’s finest craftsman traditions. The most important of these traditions, both based in the vill...