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traditional industry; time-honored craft industry
Industries rooted in historical craft techniques and local materials, typically producing goods such as pottery, textiles, lacquerware, and paper. In Japan, many are officially designated and supported by local and national government programs.
京都は伝統産業の町だ。
Kyoto is a city of traditional industries.
伝統産業の後継者不足が問題になっている。
A shortage of successors in traditional industries has become a problem.
地域の伝統産業を守るために、若い職人の育成に力を入れている。
They are focusing on training young artisans to preserve the region's traditional industries.
伝統産業会館では漆器や織物の制作体験ができる。
At the traditional industry center, you can try your hand at making lacquerware and textiles.
Composed of 伝統 (tradition) and 産業 (industry). Japan designates certain crafts as 伝統的工芸品 (traditional craft products) under national law, providing support for their preservation. Major examples include 西陣織 (Nishijin weaving), 有田焼 (Arita porcelain), and 輪島塗 (Wajima lacquerware).
A recurring theme in discussions of 伝統産業 is the tension between preservation and modernization, as many face declining demand and a shortage of young artisans willing to carry on the craft.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 伝統産業の振興: promotion of traditional industries
- 伝統産業の後継者: successors in traditional industries
- 伝統産業会館: traditional industry center/hall
- 地場の伝統産業: local traditional industry
- 伝統産業を支える: to support traditional industries
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 伝統工芸: traditional craft — focuses on the artistic/handcraft dimension rather than the industrial/economic one
- 地場産業: local industry — industry rooted in a specific region, not necessarily traditional
- 家内工業: cottage industry — small-scale production done at home or in small workshops