Bizen-yaki--old traditional Japanese oven Bizen City is located in southeastern Okayama Prefecture. It is located on the edge of the Seto Inland Sea, with a mild and pleasant climate. The Yoshii River is one...
Tokoname ceramics - ancient traditional Japanese kiln Tokoname City is located on the west coast of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, facing Ise Bay. As a production site for Tokoname ceramics, it has historically been involved...
The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan Part II The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan Part II The Ancient Kilns of Japan During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Japan, deeply influenced by the culture of the Song Dynasty in China,...
The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan Part I Japan’s six great ancient kilns, each with its own characteristics and stories, bear witness to a thousand-year-old tradition of ceramics. From the authentic Tokoname to the elegant Echizen, through the...
What is Arita-yaki? Arita-yaki is a Japanese porcelain renowned for its lightness, finesse and vibrant patterns. Handcrafted by artisans since the 17th century, it combines tradition and elegance. Once a luxury reserved for...
Echizen ceramics--old traditional Japanese kiln Echizen ware, which traces its origins to the 12th century, has evolved over the centuries through technical innovations and a focus on producing specific shapes. Initially influenced by Tokoname kiln...
Shigaraki-yaki ceramics--old traditional Japanese oven Shigaraki-yaki, originating from Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture, is an ancient Japanese ceramic. Since the 13th century, its production has evolved with the introduction of modern techniques such as the deck...
Tamba ceramics--old traditional Japanese kiln Tanba ware, located in the city of Tanba-Sasayama in Hyogo Prefecture, is renowned for its history and unique characteristics. Since the Heian period, it has evolved from traditional hole kilns,...
Seto Porcelain--old traditional Japanese kiln “Cradle of Ceramics” and one of the world’s leading production centers Seto is a rare place where ceramic production has continued uninterrupted for a thousand years. In Japan, the term...
