Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

PARIS, France - European buyers talk with Japanese promoters of the traditional cast-iron ''nambu tekki'' kitchenware from Iwate Prefecture including those in European designs at the business fair Japan Brand Exhibition on Jan. 20, 2010. A total of 22 Japanese manufacturers of traditional creations such as swords, furniture and dolls took part in the event.

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

PARIS, France - European buyers look at cast-iron ''nambu tekki'' kitchenware from Japan's Iwate Prefecture including those in European designs at the Japan Brand Exhibition in Paris on Jan. 20, 2010. A total of 22 Japanese manufacturers of traditional creations such as swords, furniture and dolls took part in the event.

'Nambu tekki' ironware attracts Chinese tourists

'Nambu tekki' ironware attracts Chinese tourists

"Nambu tekki," traditional Japanese ironware produced in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has become popular with Chinese tourists as shown in this photo taken at a department store in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

PARIS, France - European buyers talk with Japanese promoters of the traditional cast-iron ''nambu tekki'' kitchenware from Iwate Prefecture including those in European designs at the business fair Japan Brand Exhibition on Jan. 20, 2010. A total of 22 Japanese manufacturers of traditional creations such as swords, furniture and dolls took part in the event. (Kyodo)

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

Black iron Japan kitchenware in spotlight in Paris fair

PARIS, France - European buyers look at cast-iron ''nambu tekki'' kitchenware from Japan's Iwate Prefecture including those in European designs at the Japan Brand Exhibition in Paris on Jan. 20, 2010. A total of 22 Japanese manufacturers of traditional creations such as swords, furniture and dolls took part in the event. (Kyodo)