Japanese Pottery Articles
Regions and kilns, techniques, how to choose and care for your pieces. Articles to start your journey into Japanese pottery.
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Pottery That 'Grows': How Ceramics Change With Use
In Japanese pottery culture, earthenware vessels are said to "grow" as they absorb elements from daily meal...
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Does the Bowl Change the Taste? The Science of Utsuwa
The Japanese bowl you eat from changes how food tastes. Weight, texture, color, and heat retention all affe...
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Why Japanese Pottery Is Worth Buying (and Keeping)
What makes Japanese ceramics worth owning? It’s not just rarity — it’s centuries-old technique, region-spec...
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Japanese Sake Ware: Vessels That Change the Taste
The right sake set transforms every pour. Clay, glaze, and rim diameter all affect aroma and temperature — ...
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How to Choose a Japanese Rice Bowl (Chawan)
The most frequently used item for Japanese people every day is the rice bowl. Its weight, size, feel, and m...
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Japanese Flower Vases: One Stem, One Vase
A Bizen bud vase with a single wildflower. A wide Shigaraki jar filled with flowering branches. The right J...
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Seasonal Tableware in Japan: What to Use When
In Japan, tableware changes with the seasons — flower plates in spring, blue-and-white porcelain in summer,...
