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The prosperity of the historic town of Uchiko blossomed through the production of wax from the later part of the Edo period through the Meiji era, showing its ability to adapt with modern times. Centuries later it has proven just as resilient in its advancement, with its residents working hard to preserve the traditions and history hidden away ...
Nov 8, 2023 · The main building here is thought to have been constructed in 1894, around when wax production in Uchiko reached its zenith, with the adjacent buildings added on around the turn of the century. The main building of the Kamihaga Residence dates to the late 19th century.
Experience a wide range of traditional Japanese activities in Uchiko, a small town in Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands. This quaint, traditional town thrived during the late nineteenth century–early twentieth century as a center of Japanese paper and Japanese wax manufacturing.
Uchiko (内子) is a pleasant town located about 40 kilometers southwest of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture. Now a vestige of traditional, rural Japan, Uchiko was once a prosperous center of wax and paper production.
Candle Making: A 200 Year Old Traditional Craft. In the Meiji Period, Uchiko was renowned throughout Japan and abroad for producing vegetable wax. In the golden age, there were 23 wax merchants who manufactured 30 percent of the national production.
Australian actor, Luke Bridgford explores historic Uchiko, discovering its traditional architecture and candle craft, as well as an ancient kite festival in which he participates in a sky battle.
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Uchiko had a thriving wax industry from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period. There are historical buildings dotted all around the town. The gently sloped streets of Yokaichi and Gokoku, lined with around 120 traditional townhouses, make the perfect spot for a stroll around town.
