Tadano Makoto (多々納真) of 出西窯 in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, has been appointed chair of the Japan Folk Crafts Association. This is the first appointment from the San'in region, and Tadano's report of the appointment to the governor was announced on 5 June.
Tadano Makoto (多々納真), president of 出西窯, has been appointed chair of the Japan Folk Crafts Association. The appointment of the president of the Izumo, Shimane Prefecture-based company was announced on 5 June. This is the first appointment from the San'in region.
Tadano is expected to promote folk crafts widely and invigorate activities in local communities, and formally reported the appointment as association chair to Governor Maruyama Tatsuya (丸山達也).
The appointment is reportedly the first of its kind from the San'in region, drawing attention to the development of folk-craft activities in the area.