Morioka City Children’s Science Museum

Morioka handmade village

With the concept of "see, touch, create," this facility brings together Morioka's traditional techniques such as crafts, folk crafts, and food.In addition to a handmade workshop zone with 15 workshops, over 4,000 types of local products are on display and for sale. is also being carried out. The handmade workshops are especially popular, and you can see up close how the craftsmen use their traditional methods, as well as receive instructions directly from the craftsmen as you create your own original work.

Goyosha (local toy)

In addition to introducing the history and origin of kokeshi dolls on panels, the museum also features local toys, traditional kokeshi dolls passed down from the feudal era, southern Kinakinabo dolls, Anpo kokeshi dolls, Morioka bokko dolls, and traditional kokeshi dolls made based on Morioka's land. The original kokeshi dolls that have been created are on display. The name ``Goyo'' from Goyosha, which was founded in 1933, comes from the phrase ``Ikka Goyo, the result of opening naturally.''

Himegami ware Toshian

Approximately 2,000 pieces of ceramics, ranging from household items to works of art, are on display in the exhibition room in his home. His works are characterized by openwork carvings of wild grapes and wisteria, which he made from his experience in metal casting and plaster carving. I am moved by his delicate techniques, including his attempt to explore unexplored fields using curved lines like candlesticks.