
Japancraft
This mod adds new japanese-style features like a new mob from princess mononoke, structures, a new biome, a new dimension, armor, weapons and more!
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About this Mod
JapanCraft 🎌
JapanCraft brings traditional Japanese culture, myths, and nature into the world of Minecraft.
From special ores to magical talismans, sacred trees, and mystical creatures – this mod expands your game with unique content.
⚒️ Blocks
Tamahagane Block – A sturdy block made of Japanese steel, perfect for building.
Tamahagane Ore – A rare ore that drops Tamahagane (with some experience). Can only be found underground in the Momiji Valley!
Tamahagane Slab / Stair / Wall – Decorative variants of the steel for creative builds.
Tamahagane Button & Pressure Plate – Practical redstone components made of Tamahagane.
Red Wood Planks – Japan-inspired wood for building.
Red Wood Fence & Fence Gate – Classic wooden fences in a red design.
Red Wood Door & Trapdoor – Doors and trapdoors matching the Red Wood set.
Sakura Water Block – A mystical fluid inspired by cherry blossoms.
Lucky Box – A mysterious box with surprising effects.
- Right-click: Add phrases to it.
- Throw a diamond: Outputs a random phrase in the chat.
Rice Crop – Grow rice and harvest a new food source.
Tsubaki (Camellia) – A Japanese flower.
Tsubaki Flower Pot – Decorative variant in a flower pot.
Maple Log, Wood, Stripped Variants – Japanese maple tree with unique textures.
Maple Planks – Wood variant for building.
Maple Leaves – Colorful leaves, perfect for landscapes.
Maple Sapling – Plant and grow your own maple tree.
🏮 Items
Omamori – A Japanese lucky charm with special powers.
Onigiri – Delicious Japanese rice ball to eat.
Charcoal Briquette – Compressed charcoal for longer burning time.
Tamahagane Ingot – The core material for new equipment.
Katana – A sharp Japanese blade for melee combat.
- Special ability: Right-click shortly before impact to block damage!
Yumi Bow – A traditional Japanese longbow.
Tamahagane Armor (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots) – Strong armor forged from Tamahagane.
Tamahagane Horse Armor – Protects your horse with Japanese steel.
Sakura Water Bucket – Transport and use the mystical Sakura fluid.
Rice – Edible rice as a basic food.
Rice Seeds – For planting rice fields.
Kodama Spawn Egg – Summon the forest spirits of Japanese mythology.
🍶 Potions & Effects
- Zen Mind Potion – A potion that grants the unique “Zen Mind” effect.
- Zen Mind Status Effect – Helps you gain inner peace and special strength.
🧑🌾 Villagers
- Miko Profession – A new villager profession connected to the Lucky Box.
🗝️ Gameplay Features
- Meditation Keybinding (V) – Meditate, float slowly, and regenerate faster.
🛡️ Armor
- Tamahagane Armor – New armor set, currently only available in Creative or via commands.
🌿 Mobs
- Kodama – Mystical forest spirits from Japanese folklore. Small, mysterious, and nature-bound. They only appear in the Momiji Valley – but in large numbers!
🌸 Dimension & Biomes
- Spirit Realm – An alternate dimension full of secrets.
- Uses the Overworld’s generator logic but with unique Japanese biomes.
- Contains the Momiji Valley Biome – a valley full of maple trees with special atmosphere, unique vegetation, and custom mob spawning.
🏠 Structures
- Small House – A small Japanese hut that only generates in the Momiji Valley biome.
🖼️ Paintings
- Japan – A classic painting with Japanese flair.
- Samurai – Honoring the warriors of Japanese history.
- Volcano – An artwork inspired by Japan’s volcanic landscapes.
Available Versions
How to Install Japancraft on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Japancraft". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Japancraft server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Japancraft compatible with fabric?
Japancraft officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Japancraft – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Japancraft consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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