What do you most associate with Fukui Prefecture?

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  genkidesu

  on Feb 8

  For me it's gotta be the dinosaurs! A massive majority of the dinosaur fossils found here have come from Fukui, which I think is a pretty cool claim to fame for a prefecture to have! I also think of the Tojinbo Cliffs which were a cool natural phenomenon to see in person! They're really scenic. I hope more people will get to visit there now that it's reachable by shinkansen. It's an underrated prefecture for sure!

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  TonetoEdo

  on Feb 8

  Of course, the dinosaur discoveries. However, the first thing that comes to mind is Echizen-yaki, the traditional ceramics. They've been produced since the Heian era but the shapes and finishes fit with modern decor.

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  genkidesu

  on Feb 9

  @TonetoEdo the ceramics are a good representation of Fukui's artisanship culture. They also have some great knives and washi paper in Echizen!

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  TonetoEdo

  on Feb 10

  @genkidesu I was aware of Echizen washi, the paper-making tradition. Your response made me look up Echizen knives. I'd love to have a good kitchen knife from the craftspeople there.

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