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日本の焼き物 産地・スタイルガイド

A Style Guide to Japanese Ceramics by Kiln Region

Bizen, Shigaraki, Arita, Hagi, Kutani, Mashiko — Japan’s kiln regions each produce a completely different style of japanese pottery. This guide covers the character, history, and key pieces of every...

A Style Guide to Japanese Ceramics by Kiln Region

Bizen, Shigaraki, Arita, Hagi, Kutani, Mashiko — Japan’s kiln regions each produce a completely different style of japanese pottery. This guide covers the character, history, and key pieces of every...

日本の陶芸体験ガイド—産地で作る、触れる、感じる旅

A Guide to Pottery Experiences in Japan—A Journ...

We introduce "pottery experience" as a way to deeply encounter Japanese ceramics. We cover the characteristics of techniques such as hand-building, wheel-throwing, and painting, and introduce recommended production areas nationwide,...

A Guide to Pottery Experiences in Japan—A Journ...

We introduce "pottery experience" as a way to deeply encounter Japanese ceramics. We cover the characteristics of techniques such as hand-building, wheel-throwing, and painting, and introduce recommended production areas nationwide,...

日本で最も自由な陶芸の街、笠間焼

Kasama Ware: Japan's Freest-Spirited Pottery Town

This feature focuses on "Kasama Ware," a style of pottery born in Ibaraki Prefecture with a free-spirited feel that blends into modern lifestyles. We shine a spotlight on Tomokazu Kawasumi,...

Kasama Ware: Japan's Freest-Spirited Pottery Town

This feature focuses on "Kasama Ware," a style of pottery born in Ibaraki Prefecture with a free-spirited feel that blends into modern lifestyles. We shine a spotlight on Tomokazu Kawasumi,...

和食器のサイズと名称を解説!寸・センチ換算表と知っておきたい専門用語

Japanese Tableware: Sizes, Names, and Terminolo...

Understanding the size unit "sun" (1 sun ≈ 3.03cm) for Japanese tableware will make choosing dishes much easier. Sizes derived from bodily感覚, such as 4-sun and 5-sun for small plates...

Japanese Tableware: Sizes, Names, and Terminolo...

Understanding the size unit "sun" (1 sun ≈ 3.03cm) for Japanese tableware will make choosing dishes much easier. Sizes derived from bodily感覚, such as 4-sun and 5-sun for small plates...

日本の陶器・磁器・炻器の違い

Japanese Pottery: Earthenware, Stoneware and Po...

What is the difference between pottery, porcelain, and stoneware? The truth is, they differ in raw materials, firing temperatures, water absorption, weight, and even feel. While many may be hearing...

Japanese Pottery: Earthenware, Stoneware and Po...

What is the difference between pottery, porcelain, and stoneware? The truth is, they differ in raw materials, firing temperatures, water absorption, weight, and even feel. While many may be hearing...

日本の陶磁器をオンラインで購入する

Buy Japanese Pottery Online

Not sure where to start when buying japanese ceramics? This practical guide covers how to choose by region, material, and budget — plus where to find authentic japanese pottery online,...

Buy Japanese Pottery Online

Not sure where to start when buying japanese ceramics? This practical guide covers how to choose by region, material, and budget — plus where to find authentic japanese pottery online,...