奈良県生駒市高山町における茶筌製造業の現状と展望

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  • ナラケン イコマシ コウヤマチョウ ニ オケル チャセンセイゾウギョウ ノ ゲンジョウ ト テンボウ
  • The current state condition and prospects of chasen (tea whisks) industry in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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Almost all of Japan’s chasen (tea whisks) are produced in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, and Takayama Chasen production has been designated as one of the traditional crafts of Japan. However, demand for chasen is falling because of a decline in the number of participants in tea ceremonies and lifestyle changes. Moreover, on a national scale, the aging of traditional craftsmen and lack of successors in the industry have created a serious problem, and there is a need to reconsider relations of producers with administrative bodies and local residents. Accordingly, this study considered the current state of Takayama Chasen production and its prospects for the future on the basis of an examination of the situation regarding chasen producers and the relations among its stakeholders, including administrative bodies. A survey was conducted, revealing various challenges such as the need for new initiatives for maintaining and promoting traditions, including dissemination of product information by emphasizing its casual aspects and collaborations with administrative bodies and Takayama Chasen Producer’s Cooperative. The survey results also identified issues such as soaringmaterial costs resulting from the destruction of bamboo forests and the need to strengthen relations with Nara Prefecture. In the future, it will be important to expand the relations among those involved in the Takayama Chasen industry.

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