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Shimoda / Japan
Ogiso Shoten has cured dried fish (himono) in the port town of Shimoda since it was founded in 1900, with craftsmen still hand-splitting and drying mackerel, horse mackerel, and other local catch each morning. The shop ships its himono nationwide through its online store and keeps a full retail location for visitors.
Best for Food - Dried Seafood, Himono, Fish Products
Shimoda / Japan
Shizukusa Gama is a small pottery studio and gallery in Shimoda, open most days from 10am to 4pm, where potters sell finished ceramics alongside hands-on pottery classes for visitors. The workshop's storefront doubles as its gallery, with wares displayed for browsing and purchase on site.
Best for Craft - Pottery, Ceramics, Pottery Classes
Shimoda / Japan
Sugiura Tobo has displayed and sold potter Kenji Sugiura's work from its Shimoda storefront for 47 years, glazing pieces with a distinctive black Izu iron glaze made from local clay. The shop is open four days a week and welcomes browsers even when they aren't buying, though pieces are cash-and-carry only in person.
Best for Craft - Pottery, Ceramics, Izu Yunoki Kiln
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