KASAMA C0040New!!
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made at the "Ajisai Kobo" in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture.It is a unique blue color. It has a rough surface called as Ibushiginsaiyaki. Details：https://www.ajisaikoubou.com Taniguchi Masami Born in Tsukuba, Ibaraki in 1973Trained under his mother, Eiko Taniguchi, in 2000Intern at the IbarakiPrefecture Ceramics Training Center in 2001Participated in the International […]
KASAMA C0039
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made by Otsu Kogama in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.This piece has a pale white color. Details：https://www.ohtsukouyou.com Ohtsu Koichi Born in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture in 1974Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute in 1998Graduated from Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Institute Glaze DepartmentCertified as a traditional craftsman in 2007
KASAMA C0038
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made at the Studio Oak pottery studio in Kasama, Ibaraki.This piece (monotone series) is in blue ink, reminiscent of the brush strokes used in Japanese calligraphy. Details：https://www.studio-oak.net Onuki Hiroyuki Born in Mito, Ibaraki in 1961Graduated from the Department of Design at Tokyo Zokei University (majoring in graphics) in 1985Completed […]
KASAMA C0037
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made in Kasama city, Ibaraki prefecture.It uses a special glaze that contains metal called luster liquid.It is a glossy, colorful piece of pottery. Details：https://www.instagram.com/arata.sakamoto/ Sakamoto Arata 1988 Born in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture2009 Graduated from the ceramics department of Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramics High School2012-13 Traveled to the UK2013-15 Worked at an […]
KASAMA C0036
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made by Otsu Kogama in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.It is a deep, vivid black piece made with black oil-drop tenmoku glaze. Details：https://www.ohtsukouyou.com Ohtsu Hiroshi Born in Kasama City in 1947Certified as a traditional craftsman in 2005Awarded at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 2005
KASAMA C0035
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This piece has a light blue gradation gloss. Details：https://www.instagram.com/mac.chill/ Machida Miyuki 2005 Studied under Masami Kobayashi2007 Completed training in the Glaze Department at the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Center2008 Built a kiln in Shirosato Town, Higashiibaraki County2011 First solo exhibition2021 Selected for the […]
KASAMA C0034
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made by Otsu Kogama in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.It is a deep, vivid blue piece made with blue oil-drop tenmoku glaze. Details：https://www.ohtsukouyou.com Ohtsu Hiroshi Born in Kasama City in 1947Certified as a traditional craftsman in 2005Awarded at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 2005
ARAO C0033
KYUSHU SHODAI YAKI This pottery was made at Nakadera Kiln in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture.This piece combines clay with a high iron content extracted from the Nakadera Kiln with a glaze based on straw ash glaze. Details：https://www.nakaderagama.jp Nishikawa Kousei Born in 1951He opened the Shodai ware Nakaderagama kiln in Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture.
ARAO C0032
KYUSHU SHODAI YAKI This was made at the Sueyasu Kiln in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The clay used is from Mt. Shodai. Details：http://www.sueyasugama.com Sueyasu Eisuke Born in 1940Took over from his father in 1970Received an honorable mention at the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics ExhibitionSelected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1975Received numerous other awards
YOKKAICHI C0031
KINKI BANKO YAKI This is semi-porcelain made by "Rigetsu Kiln" in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Using clay with a high iron content, it is fired at high temperatures with a reducing flame to create a deep reddish bean color (purple clay). (Purple clay vessels are said to enhance the flavor of tea in particular.) Sano […]
NAHA C0030
OKINAWA TSUBOYA YAKI This pottery was made at Ikutoen in Naha, Okinawa.The piece was made using a technique called "line carving" (arabesque line carving), in which the pattern is carved without a preliminary sketch before the pottery is fired. Details：https://www.ikutouen.com Yugenkaisha Ikutouen 1963 Takaesu Ikuo founded Takaesu Seitosho1976 Takaesu Ikuo was awarded the title of […]
NAHA C0029
OKINAWA TSUBOYA YAKI This pottery was made by Kiyomasa Pottery in Naha City, Okinawa.This is created in the image of the red of Shuri Castle. Details：https://kiyomasatouki.com/ Kobashigawa Takashi Born in Tsuboya in 1969Studied under his father (Kiyomasa) in 19872002 Certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman2012 Awarded the Encouragement Award at the Okinawa Prefectural Crafts Exhibition
ONNNA C0028
OKINAWA TSUBOYA YAKI This pottery was made at Teruyagama in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture.The piece features a pattern called "Kikka Karakusa." Details：https://www.instagram.com/teruyagama/ Teruya Kashin Born in 1950In 1985, he opened the Teruya Kiln in Onna Village.He is one of the leading potters who continues to carry on Okinawan traditions to the present day.
TOKONAME C0027
TOUKAI TOKONAME YAKI This pottery was made by "atelier daisy" in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture.The surface of the piece features adorable animals. Details：https://www.instagram.com/miposuke/ Itoh Miho Born in Tokoname City in 1974Studied arts at the Osaka University of Arts in 1994Studied ceramics at the Tokoname City in 2000In 2006, began making pottery in her new studio […]
SENDAI W0005
TOUHOKU WOOD This is a lacquered vessel made by Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho in Sendai, Miyagi. It is made by a unique technique (Tamamushi-nuri). Details：http://www.t-kogei.co.jp/company/ Tohoku Kogei Co., LTD Founded in 1933The company manufactures Tamamushi-nuri, a traditional craft designated by Miyagi Prefecture.
MINAMIKISO W0004
CHUBU WOOD This is a wooden product made by Kanekin Ogura Factory in the "Kijishi Village" of Minami Kiso-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture. It is a vermilion-colored product with beautiful wood grain. Details：https://kanekin-ogura.jp/index.html Ogura Hiroki KijishiA woodworker who handles everything from wood selection, shaping on a lathe by himself
HIROSAKI W0003
TOUHOKU WOOD This is a lacquerware made by "Tanaka Meisan" in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. It is a piece with a unique pattern made with a technique called "Kara-nuri" from Tsugaru-nuri (also known as "Baka-nuri"), which has a history dating back to the Edo period. Details：https://tanaka-meisan.jp/ Tanaka Meisan Founded in 1947(Tanaka Tsugaru-nuri Seisakusho)Founder: "Tanaka Masatoshi"
HAKONE W0002
KANTO WOOD This is a yose woodcraft dish made by Azumaya in Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture.This is a wood-based piece made by gathering pieces of wood together. Details：https://www.hakone.or.jp/yosegizaiku/ Kanazashi Katsuhiro Born in 1940Kansashi Woodcraft Co., Ltd.Hakone Yose Woodcraft Traditional Craftsman
KAMAKURA W0001
KANTO WOOD It is calleds as Kamakurabori made by Azumaya. It is overlaid with lacquer. Details：http://www.kzm.co.jp/ Azumaya Established in 1900The company creates handicrafts by carving patterns into wooden bases, then applying lacquer over them to finish them off.
YUNNAN M0004
OVERSEAS (CHINA) METAL This metal vcessel was made by Ligjian Baisuifan Siverware Accessories Co., Ltd. in Yuunan, China. It is made of 999 silver (99.9% silver). Details：http://m.bsfyq.com/ Lijiang BaisuifanYinqishipinYouxiangongsi Founded in 1938The company inherits the traditional handmade silver craftsmanship of Yunnan Province.
IWATE M0003
TOHOKU METAL This is a piece made of iron called "Nambu Tekki*" from Iwate Prefecture. The finishing process involves firing the piece in a charcoal kiln, which causes black rust to form on the surface. As it is made of iron, it is heavier than it looks. Unknown Artist Nambu Tekki*Designated as a traditional craft […]
OSAKA M0002
KINKI METAL This metal vessel was made by Osaka Tinware Co., Ltd. in Osaka City.It is a piece made from 100% tin. Details：http://www.osakasuzuki.co.jp/ Osaka SuzukiKabushikikaisha 1949 Founded by Yaichiro Imai1983 Designated as a "Traditional Craft"
TAKAOKA M0001
HOKURIKU METAL This metal vessel was made by Nousaku Co., Ltd. in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.It is a heavy piece made from 100% tin casting. (All crafts made by metal processing in Takaoka are called Takaoka copperware (the metal itself is not limited to copper). Details：https://www.nousaku.co.jp/ Kabushikikaisha Nousaku Founded in 1916Founded as a factory that manufactures […]
TAKAOKA G0006
HOKURIKU GLASS These glass vessels (raden glass) are made by Amano Shikki Co., Ltd. in Takaoka, Toyama.These works feature unique patterns that appear through the glass using the raden (abalone shell) technique that is characteristic of Takaoka lacquerware. Details：https://radenglass.com/ AmanoshikkiKabushikikaisha Founded in 18921971 Amano Shikki Co., Ltd. was incorporated
YOKOHAMA G0005
KANTO GLASS This glassware was made at Kokonotsuyi’s own kiln “Suenosato”, in Yokohama. Details：https://www.suenosato-studio.com/ Suenosato Owned by the Japanese restaurant Kokonotsuyi.
RYUGASAKI G0004
KANTO GLASS This glassware was made by Kagami Crystal Co., Ltd. in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture.This is a cut glass piece made by grinding the surface of the glass with various grinders to form a geometric pattern. Details：https://www.kagami.jp/index.html Kagami CrystalKabushikikaisha 1930 Kagami Crystal Craft Glass Research Institute was established.1959 Manufactured items for the Crown Prince’s wedding
YOKOHAMA G0003
KANTO GLASS Glassware made by Yokohama Glass in Yokohama. (The artist founded Gokurakuji Glass Studio in Kamakura.)The work is called “Ginrin.” Details：http://www.gokurakuji-glass.jimdo.com Iwasawa Shoichiro Born in 1972Joined Notojima Glass Studio in 1996Established Gokurakuji Glass Studio in 2004Received numerous awards, including a place in the Beer Mug Grand Kai
TSUGARU G0002
TOHOKU GLASS This glass vessel was made by Hokuyo Glass Co., Ltd. in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.It is a transparent blue handmade glass (Tsugaru biido) piece made by blowing glass at 1500 degrees. Details：https://tsugaruvidro.jp/ Hokuyo GlassKabushikikaisha 1948 Started making floats for fishing1973 Top production volume in Japan1977 “Tsugaru biidoro” was born as a craft product
SHIMADA G0001
TOUKAI GLASS This glass was made by Nissho Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture.This work has a unique shine, created by adding pure titanium to the glass using coating technology used on satellite parts. (This work is part of the “PROGRESS (Chic Infinite) series.) Details：http://nissho-kogyo.jp/wordpress/ Konagai Katsuhisa Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1978Joined […]
HAGI C0026
CHUGOKU HAGI YAKI This pottery was made at Touri Kiln in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.This piece has the fine cracks (crazing) on the surface that are characteristic of Hagi ware. Details：https://www.hagikura.com/touriprofile.htm Yoshino Touri 1965 Born in Fukuoka in 19651986 Graduated from Arita Ceramics College1986 Studied under the 12th generation Saka Koraizaemon1996 Independent2000 First solo exhibition at […]
TOBE C0025
SHIKOKU TOBE YAKI This pottery was made by Mori Toubou in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.It is a lovely, carefully painted piece (this piece is part of the Little Forest series). Details：https://www.moritoubou.net/ Mori Kaori Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Technology CollegeFirst-class craftsman
ARITA C0024
KYUSHU ARITA YAKI This porcelain was made at the Shinemon Kiln in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture.This piece features a vivid pattern made with Yuteki Tenmoku on the surface. Details：http://www.sinemon.com/index.html Baba Shinemon(Sshinichiro) Born in 19241979 Selected for the Prefectural Exhibition ”Tortoise Shell Celadon Bowl”1982 First Contemporary Kogen Kyushu Exhibition
SADO C0023
HOKURIKU MUMYOYI YAKI This pottery was made by Gyokudou Kiln in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. Details：https://www.gyokudou.com/ Hosono Toshio 1953 Born in Hatano-cho in Sado1979 Studied ceramics in Tokoname1980 Returned to Sado
SAPPORO C0022
HOKKAIDO This pottery was made by Noriko Tsuta in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is a mysterious coloring. Details：https://shop.nihonmono.jp/collections/producer-127 Tsutai Noriko 1976 Opened kiln2006 Solo exhibition at Craft Gallery Tejina Solo exhibition at Gallery Shun2008 Solo exhibition at Seigendo2009 Solo exhibition at K-HOUSE and Gallery Yasumasa
ITOMAN C0021
OKINAWA RYUKYU YAKI This pottery was made at Itoman Kiln in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture.The piece is colored in a unique pale green-blue color. Details：https://okiten.okinawatimes.co.jp/cms/member/pottery/post2533/ Shimabukuro Joichi 1929 Born in Naha City1957 Awarded the 9th Okinawa Exhibition (and many other awards)1961 Encouragement Award at the 13th Okinawa Exhibition1962- Many other awards
LONG QUAN C0020
Overseas (China) Lóng quán This porcelain was made at the Long quan Kiln in Longquan, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China.It is Longquan celadon made with glazes unique to Longquan. It features the traditional pale green color. Chén Xiǎodōng Longquan Celadon CraftsmanBorn into a celadon familyHas also won numerous awards at exhibitions
MASHIKO C0019
KANTO MASHIKO YAKI This pottery was made by Nakamura Pottery Studio in Mashiko Town, Tochigi. The salt is put in the kiln. It has a white speckled pattern on the surface. Details：http://www.mashiko-kankou.org/shop/?shop=00378 Nakamura Fumimasa 1939 Born in Mashiko Town1958 Studied ceramics at the Nagoya Industrial Technology Testing Center1961 Succeeded in his father’s kiln1975 Presented to […]
HANNO C0018
KANTO HANNO YAKI This pottery was made at Bushu Hanno Kiln in Hanno City, Saitama. It uses the local materials in Hanno. This has a blue-black shine (green celadon). Details：https://hanno-lchannel.com/town/page_1052.html Torazawa Hideo 1935 Born in Gifu as Mino ware kiln family in Toki CityServed as the head of the family1975 Opened the Hanno Kiln in […]
SENDAI C0017
TOHOKU TSUTSUMI YAKI This pottery was made at Tsutsumi Yaki Kenbagama in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.This pottery was made using sea cucumber glaze. It features white patterns on a black background. Details：https://tsutsumiyaki.net/potter/ Haryu Kenba 1987 Studied under the 4th Kenbagama2000 Succeeded to the pottery name “Kyuma” by Sendai Mayor Rei Fujii2017 Succeeded to the pottery name […]
SENDAI C0016
TOHOKU TSUTSUMI YAKI This pottery was made at Tsutsumi Yaki Kenbagama in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It uses a glaze made from a rice pattern. A faint green pattern appears on the white background. Details：https://tsutsumiyaki.net/potter/ Haryu Kenba 1987 Studied under the 4th Kenbagama2000 Succeeded to the pottery name “Kyuma” by Sendai Mayor Rei Fujii2017 Succeeded to […]
NAMIE C0015
TOHOKU OBORISOMA YAKI This pottery was made at Suetoku kiln in Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima. This pottery is (double-fired) made by stacking two pieces. Details：https://www.instagram.com/oborisoumayaki_suetoku/ Sue Masanori 10th generation potteryHe learned ceramics at a pottery school in Seto, Aichi.After his training, he joined Suetoku Kiln at 25. He continued the Ohori Soma ware tradition.Following […]
NAMIE C0014
TOHOKU OBORISOMA YAKI This pottery was made at Suetoku kiln in Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima. This pottery is (double-fired) made by stacking two pieces. Details：https://www.instagram.com/oborisoumayaki_suetoku/ Sue Masanori 10th generation potteryHe learned ceramics at a pottery school in Seto, Aichi.After his training, he joined Suetoku Kiln at 25. He continued the Ohori Soma ware tradition.Following […]
JING DE ZHEN C0013
Overseas (China) JING DE ZHEN This porcelain is made at the Jingdezhen Kiln in Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province, China.This piece is made of white porcelain with flower patterns colored using Gosu. Details：https://m.thepaper.cn/baijiahao_19763475 Jingdezhen Craftsman This work is not made by a single potter, but by a division of labor between many craftsmen.
MIYAKOJIMA C0012
MIYAKOJIMA TSUBOYA YAKI This pottery was made by Kinjo Tougei in Miyakojima, Okinawa. This pottery features a peony design with a peony flower. Details：https://kinjotougei.com/ Kinjo Toshinobu 1956 Born in Tsuboya, Naha1982 Trained at Miyagi Pottery Studio1987 Received the Design Award at the Contemporary Okinawa Ceramics Exhibition2003 Certified as a traditional craftsman by Okinawa PrefectureReceived many […]
IMABARI C0011
SHIKOKU SUIGUN YAKI This pottery was made at “Iyo Suigun Kiln” in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.It is a jet black piece with a unique uneven surface. Murakami Toshiyama (Toshihiro) 1947 Born in Munekata, Oshima-machi1966-71 Studied pottery under Mr. Tono, head priest of the Abiko Kannon Temple in Osaka1972-82 Created SUIGUN Kiln Established Anagama kiln
BIZEN C0010
CHUGOKU BIZEN YAKI This pottery was made at "Saizobo Kiln" in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It was fired without using glaze. Details：https://www.instagram.com/saizoubou/ Inomata Masaaki 1948 Born in Osaka1972 Graduated from Aichi Prefecture Ceramics Training SchoolTrained at Shikoku OTANI YAKI1973 Trained at BIZEN YAKI “Toshoen”1975 Established Saizobo kiln2008 Certified as a traditional craftsman
SETO C0009
TOUKAI SETO YAKI This pottery was made at “Sanpoen Kiln” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.The piece uses Oribe glaze to express the traditional deep green color. Details：https://www.sanpouen-kama.com/ Kato Tatsunobu Born in 19751998 Graduated from the Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Mining, Akita University1999 Graduated from the Aichi Prefectural High Technical College of CeramicsStudied under […]
NAGANO C0008
CHUBU MATSUSHIRO YAKI This pottery was made at “Karakida Kiln” in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a pale blue piece that was fired using iron-rich brown clay mined from Mt. Chausu. Details：http://karakida-touen.jp/ Karakida Matazo Born in 19261952 Started studying pottery1963 Succeeded in restoring the old techniques of MATSUSHIRO YAKI1972 built a climbing kiln in […]
KUTANI C0007
HOKURIKU KUTANI YAKI This pottery was made at “Seikogama” in Kaga city, Ishikawa prefecture. The hard porcelain features gold leaf on the inside. Details：http://www.seikou.co.jp/ KUTANIYAKICRAFTMAN KUTANI YAKI is often not made by a single potter, but rather by several craftsmen.
KUTANI C0006
HOKURIKU KUTANI YAKI This pottery was made at “Tosui Kiln” in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.This piece features hard porcelain decorated with Kutani’s distinctive patterns. KUTANIYAKICRAFTMAN KUTANI YAKI is often not made by a single potter, but rather by several craftsmen.
YAMAGATA C0005
TOHOKU HIRASHIMIZU YAKI This pottery was made by “Seiryugama”, a pottery kiln in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The pale blue piece has a pear-like texture called “Nashiseiji.” (Nashiseiji won the Grand Prix at the Brussels World Expo in 1958.) Details：http://seiryugama.com/ Niwa Ryuhei Seiryugama 5th Generation
ASAHIKAWA C0004
This pottery was made at “Taisetsugama” in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. It was made using a called snow crystal glaze. Details：https://taisetsugama.com/ Bando Toyomitsu 1947 Born in Asahikawa1968 Entered the Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Training Center1970 Returned to his hometown at the Taisetsu Kiln1978 took over the Taisetsu Kiln as the second generation owner
SHIGARAKI C0003
KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made at Minoru Kiln in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The piece was fired twice. The bottom of the white vessel has a transparent blue coloring, giving it a unique texture. Details：https://minorugama.com/ Matsukawa Minoru 1949 Born in Tenri, Nara Prefecture1974 Joined Yamabun Ceramics in Shigaraki Studied under Tsuguharu Kanzaki1982 […]
KASAMA C0002
KANTO KASAMA YAKI This pottery was made in Kasama city, Ibaraki prefecture.It uses a special glaze that contains metal called luster liquid.It is a glossy, colorful piece of pottery. Details：https://www.instagram.com/arata.sakamoto/ Sakamoto Arata 1988 Born in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture2009 Graduated from the ceramics department of Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramics High School2012-13 Traveled to the UK2013-15 Worked at an […]
UNZEN C0001
KYUSHU UNZEN YAKI This pottery was made in Unzen (kiln) in Unzen city, Nagasaki prefecture. The glaze is Yuteki Tenmoku. It is made only from volcanic ash from Mt. Unzen. Details：https://utanooto2015.wixsite.com/unzen Ishikawa Akira 1950 Born in Tokyo1973 Graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture1977 Built a kiln on the slopes of Unzen1992 Successfully fired Unzen Tenmoku