Japanese Pottery and Ceramics: A Complete Guide

Japan's ceramic tradition runs from rough wood-fired stoneware to fine painted porcelain, spread across ancient kiln towns. Our guides to the great wares — Arita, Bizen, Kutani and more — the kilns and glazes that make them, and how to choose and care for your own.

What Makes Japanese Pottery Unique
Japanese Pottery

What Makes Japanese Pottery Unique

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The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan
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The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan

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Raku Ware: The Hand-Shaped Bowl Made for the Tea Ceremony
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Raku Ware: The Hand-Shaped Bowl Made for the Tea Ceremony

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How to Start Collecting Japanese Pottery: A Practical Guide for Beginners
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How to Start Collecting Japanese Pottery: A Practical Guide for Beginners

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Arita vs Mino vs Hasami: Which Japanese Ceramic Tradition Suits Your Table?
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Arita vs Mino vs Hasami: Which Japanese Ceramic Tradition Suits Your Table?

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Arita: The Birthplace of Japanese Porcelain and the Legacy of Arita Ware
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Arita: The Birthplace of Japanese Porcelain and the Legacy of Arita Ware

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Kutani Ware: The Bold, Colorful Legacy of Ishikawa's Painted Porcelain
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Kutani Ware: The Bold, Colorful Legacy of Ishikawa's Painted Porcelain

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Bizen: The Town Where Fire and Clay Become Timeless Pottery
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Bizen: The Town Where Fire and Clay Become Timeless Pottery

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Mashiko Ware: Discovering Japan's Folk-Pottery Town in Tochigi
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Mashiko Ware: Discovering Japan's Folk-Pottery Town in Tochigi

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Shigaraki Ware: The Soul of Rough Clay and the Story Behind Japan's Smiling Tanuki
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Shigaraki Ware: The Soul of Rough Clay and the Story Behind Japan's Smiling Tanuki

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Hagi Ware: The Living Tea Bowls That Transform With Every Use
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Hagi Ware: The Living Tea Bowls That Transform With Every Use

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Karatsu Ware: Where Pottery Serves The Tea Ceremony
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Karatsu Ware: Where Pottery Serves The Tea Ceremony

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Tokoname Ware: The Legacy of Japan's Red Clay Teapots
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Tokoname Ware: The Legacy of Japan's Red Clay Teapots

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What Is Oribe Ware? The Bold Green Glaze That Transformed Japanese Pottery
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What Is Oribe Ware? The Bold Green Glaze That Transformed Japanese Pottery

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