Suruga lacquer ware is a traditional handicraft handed down in Shizuoka Pref. In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), when this province was ruled by the Imagawa clan, there was a group of workmen called “Nakagawa Carpenters” in this district, who were making food vessels such as bowls. In the Edo period (1603-1868), excellent lacquerers were called to construct Sengen Shrine in present-day Shizuoka City. Some of them settled down in Suruga after the construction, and taught their techniques to the local lacquerers, which allowed this craft to grow into an industry and Suruga lacquer ware became known all over the country. With the growth in export in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1926), products with Kawari-nuri (lacquering in unique styles) and Makie (sprinkling of gold and silver powder) were also developed and Suruga became the top producing area of lacquer ware for export. Presently, Makie technique is used for furniture and daily commodities. Products such as jubako (Japanese stacking box), bowls, flower vessels, cake bowls, and accessories are being made today. Suruga lacquer ware is used in people’s daily life.