Inheriting traditional techniques in Semi-mountainous area and proposing support tools

Traditional charcoal-making in Minato-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City

Abstract

An NPO in Minato-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City has launched a project aimed at passing on charcoal-making techniques. We participated in this project. In order to support the inheritance of traditional industrial techniques, we reconstructed a charcoal kiln in virtual space and proposed it as a recording tool for the shape of the charcoal kiln. In the future, we aim to make it available online and use it as a teaching material at local elementary and junior high schools.