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Wappa Building
A place where visitors can gather and gawk at Magewappa, a traditional woodcraft.
“Odate Magewappa” is a traditional woodcraft made using a thin sheet of Akita cedar. It is boiled in 80 degrees celsius water, softened and bent. It was popularized during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as an inside job for samurai warriors. In current times, the Magewappa is used as a bento box for other box purposes due to its natural aesthetic, lightness, and characteristic that prevents moisturizing and spoiling food.
The Wappa Building opened in 2018 with its main concept centered around the magewappa to become a place where visitors can foster Culture, Food, and Community. The “Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten” gallery and store located on the first floor is where visitors can see all kinds of different Magewappa goodies. Visitors can learn of its beauty and functionality. At the corner of the gallery is a museum of “Magewappa” equivalents found around the world. Visitors can also create their own Magewappa (Reservations required).
Nearby is a cafe serving Tiramisu in a magewappa. On the second floor is a rented office and co-working space.
Highlights
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Magewappa is known for preventing moisturization and bacteria infestation as a way to enjoy food.
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Reservations available for Magewappa crafting experiences.
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The shop sells various kinds of Magewappa goods.
Photos
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![Spreading Odate Magewappa culture with its refined simplicity.]()
Spreading Odate Magewappa culture with its refined simplicity.
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![Traditional designs, and modern designs are for sale.]()
Traditional designs, and modern designs are for sale.
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![Magewappa equivalents from around the world on display.]()
Magewappa equivalents from around the world on display.
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![A space holding Magewappa Workshop]()
A space holding Magewappa Workshop
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![The second floor rent offices popular with locals who wish to work creatively.]()
The second floor rent offices popular with locals who wish to work creatively.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- わっぱビルヂング
- Postal Code
- 017-0044
- Address
- 1-12-27 Onaricho, Odate City, Akita
- Telephone
- 0186-59-7123 (Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten)
- Closed
- Varies by store
- Business Hours
- Varies by store
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- Approx. 3-minute walk from JR Odate station
- Credit Cards
- Available only at Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)