The base of Japanese traditional crafts-the tools, materials and artisans necessary to support world-class quality-

对那些使用传统工具和材料的工匠进行了初步问卷调查。这样做是为了研究日本传统工艺品的供应情况、质量变化和替代方案的可能性。结果表明，部分项目严重短缺，从中选择了12个项目进行持续研究。一个多领域的调查，包括详细的采访，以了解他们的生产情况，以及他们在工作中的摄影和拍摄。结果被汇编成一份报告，并附有DVD，分发给相关研究人员、协会和工匠，以分享问题和解决方案。

A preliminary questionnaire for artisans was carried out to those who use traditional tools and materials; artisans. This was done in order to research the supply situation, the change in quality, and the possibility of alternatives for traditional Japanese crafts. The result showed that some items were in critically short supply, 12 items of which were selected to the continuous research. A multiple field survey that included the detailed interview to figure out their production situation as well as the photographing and filming of them at work. The results were compiled into a report with an accompanying DVD to distribute to relevant researchers, associations and artisans to share the problems and solutions.