Nagahama traditional industry hall, “Wa no Shigoto”

Near the popular shopping area called Kurokabe Square in the center of Nagahama city which is close to Lake Biwa.

On August 2nd, 2015, Nagahama traditional industry hall, “Wa no Shigoto” has been opened (“Wa” is Japan and “Shigoto” is work in Japanese).

 

After praying for good luck at the opening ceremony, from the founder of this hall, Japan Systembank Corp., Chairman Nosaka Genji, mayor of Ngahama: Fujii Yuji and other guests, their speeches were announced.

Local economy experts have become leaders and established this hall to stimulate the local industry of Nagahama city which has remained in a slump for a while.

 

In the building, there are exhibits such as a weaving machine which actually had been worked until recently.

You will also see some panels that tell you the history of Hamachirimen. Kimono and accessories made of Hamachirimen are exhibited as well.

 

They will keep protecting their local traditions and they will have more events and exhibitions hoping for Nagahama city to stay in the center of stimulation of the industry.

 

Nagahama traditional industry hall, “Wa no Shigoto”
7-1 Omiya-cho Nagahama-city, Shiga pref.
Open: 10am – 5pm
Closed: Tuesdays
Admission free

 

[The Nagahama traditional industry hall “Wa no Shigoto” was closed on May 10th, 2018]

 

 

What is Nagahama City like?

Nagahama City is located in Shiga Prefecture next to Fukui Prefecture, on the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa which is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The city center was developed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. It is one of Shiga’s most popular tourist destinations. Nagahama Port has boats going to an island in Lake Biwa noted as one of the best 100 sunset locations in Japan. Also, Kurokabe Square in the central of the city is a popular tourist spot, too. In fact, our company’s chairman is from Nagahama City, so we are also pleased to introduce about the city on this site.