Shigaraki Ware

Pottery produced in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture for over 400 years, considered the highest rank for tea utensils. Known by the saying 'First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu,' it is prized for its soft clay texture and the 'seven transformations of Hagi'—color changes that occur with use. Its simple yet profound beauty embodies the spirit of wabi-cha.

One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,000 years of history in Seto, Aichi Prefecture. So representative of Japanese pottery culture that 'setomono' became a synonym for ceramics in Japan. Credited as the first Japanese production site for glazed pottery, it has produced diverse styles including Oribe, Shino, and Ki-Seto.

One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, produced in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Its signature product is the vermilion clay teapot, whose iron-rich clay has the effect of mellowing the astringency of tea. Also known for producing maneki-neko (beckoning cats), it is one of Japan's largest ceramic production areas, with active production of pipes and architectural tiles.

Pottery produced in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, beloved by tea practitioners in the ranking 'First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu.' Diverse styles include E-Karatsu, Chosen-Karatsu, and Madara-Karatsu, with rustic, powerful clay texture as its charm. Prized in Momoyama-era tea culture, many ceramic artists continue creating works today.

Earthenware produced primarily in Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns with nearly 800 years of history since the 14th century. Characterized by the distinctive texture of red clay and natural glaze effects from firing. Famous for tanuki figurines, it is used today for tea utensils and architectural tiles.

Rough pottery produced in Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga. Characterized by natural ash glaze and uneven color variations from wood-fired kiln. Famous nationwide for ceramic tanuki (raccoon) figurines. Used as everyday ceramics since Edo period, now expanded to flower vessels and wall decoration applications.