Handicrafts Town
Yame, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a city rich in traditional crafts and historical sites. The Yame Traditional Crafts Museum showcases local specialties such as handmade Japanese paper, bamboo crafts, and Buddhist altars. Nearby, the Yame Fukushima district preserves a historic merchant townscape with white-walled buildings. In the spring, the Tanigawa Plum Garden blooms with thousands of plum trees, attracting visitors to its viewing festival. Additionally, the Yame Kofun Cluster, a group of ancient burial mounds, offers insights into the region's early history.
