Nanto City's PR video of Inami sculpture and Gokayama washi - 2 weeks of release, strong number of views
The PR videos "Inami Sculpture" and "Gokayama Washi" released by Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture on March 31, 2025, recorded about 69,000 and 89,000 views, respectively, in about two weeks after their release. The number of views of video works on the theme of traditional industries has been extremely strong.
The video was created based on the long-standing history of "Inami sculpture" and "Gokayama washi", and the craftsmanship and spirituality of each craftsman are visualized with a different approach. It quietly conveys the depth of traditional crafts.
The "Inami Sculpture" edition conveys the atmosphere of the workshop and the tension of handiwork, where the sound of chisels and woodcutters resonate, as it is, and the "Gokayama Washi" edition visually appeals to the charm of the material by fusing modern anime expressions based on traditional manufacturing methods.
The person in charge of Nanto City commented, "We are happy to see that the response to the video has exceeded our expectations, and we hope that the video will inspire people to become interested in the culture of Nanto City and visit the site."
The "Inami carving" and "Gokayama washi" introduced in the video are traditional crafts that originated in the Inami and Gokayama areas of Nanto City, respectively, and there are several facilities in each area where you can visit and experience them. All of them are by appointment only, and with the recent increase in inbound tourism, it is desirable to make a reservation at least one month in advance.
Inami Sculpture
- Inami Wood Carving Crafts Museum … Exhibition facility where you can see wood carvings
- Inami Wood Carving Village Soyukan ... A complex where you can see and experience wood carvings
Gokayama washi
- Gokayama Washi Plough Experience Hall … Washi plough tour & experience possible
- Gokayama Washi no Sato … A facility where you can experience authentic washi making
Nanto City, located in the southernmost mountainous area of western Toyama Prefecture, is a region with a strong traditional culture, and offers a variety of other experience programs.
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-> 越中伊波 町屋旅館 古香里庵 … Breakfast or a hot spring townhouse inn without meals. Immerse yourself in the unpretentious cityscape.
-> Minshuku Choyomon … A guest house in the World Heritage Site "Aikura Village". You can enjoy the tranquility after the hustle and bustle of the day.
