Category Archives: Japanese Pottery

The Iroekiji-kōro: Japan’s Most Precious Incense Burner

One aspect of Japanese culture you might be familiar with without even really knowing it [...]

The King of Modern Sculpture: Japan’s Greatest Potter Makuzu Kozan

Known as the “God of Glazes,” the “Master Potter of Meiji Japan,” and the King [...]

Japan, A Country of Art: Hyogo Prefecture’s best Arts & Crafts

Known mainly for its the seaside port city of Kobe, Hyogo prefecture is in fact [...]

A Country of Art: Nagasaki’s Internationally Inspired Traditional Arts & Crafts

Japan is filled with incredible and historic forms of art. One glance at our blog [...]

Reviewing Japan’s Ultimate Tea Cup: The Mystery of the Two-Tone Rakuyaki Shiroraku Cha-Wan

Today’s Amateur Vs Expert review has us looking at the most famous Japanese tea cup [...]

3 Most Artistic Styles of Arita Porcelain: Ko-Imari, Kakiemon and Nabeshima

Arita porcelain, as known as Imari porcelain, has became one of the most major Japanese [...]

Shining Like a Star: How Tokuda Yasokichi Kutani Pottery Became Number One

A few weeks ago, we learned about the unique and historic tradition of Kutani pottery [...]

The World-Famous Kutani-Yaki Pottery and Porcelain: Its Legendary Qualities

(Image: belluna.jp) Kutani porcelain wares (known as Kutani-yaki in Japanese) are recognized as one of [...]

Is the difference between Japanese and Western tableware just about their looks?

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a western tableware and Japanese tableware is? [...]

Owari Shippo ‘Seven Treasures’ Cloisonné Metalwork: Traditional Representations of Nature’s Timeless Beauty

(Image: furusato-tax.jp) (Image: furusato-tax.jp) (Image: Yahoo! Blog) (Image: Internet TV Guide) Reflecting traditional Japanese themes [...]