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Onta Pottery Festival

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A pottery festival held in Onta, Hita City, Oita Prefecture, celebrating the traditional Onta ware ceramics dating back to the Edo period. The event features exhibitions and sales of handcrafted ceramics alongside live demonstrations by skilled potters. Known for the rhythmic sound of the potter's wheel and earthy aromas, it remains a vital cultural event that preserves folk craft traditions.

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Category:Cultural IP

Subcategory:Festivals

Location:Hita, Oita

Time Period:1970-present

Influence:Local

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