MASHIKO KANTO MASHIKO YAKI This pottery was made by Nakamura Pottery Studio in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture.By putting salt in the kiln and firing the piece (a process known as salt glaze), the piece 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 […]

HANNO KANTO HANNO YAKI This pottery was made at Bushu Hanno Kiln in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture.Using the local materials in Hanno and a unique glaze, this piece 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 City and served as the head of […]

KASAMA 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 […]