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Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan
Hello to everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. The potter Ogata Kenzan discovered the foundations of modern pottery. Kenzan was born in Kyoto...
Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan
Hello to everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. The potter Ogata Kenzan discovered the foundations of modern pottery. Kenzan was born in Kyoto...

Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...
Hello everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. Ogata Kenzan is an important historical potter who is indispensable when talking about Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki....
Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...
Hello everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. Ogata Kenzan is an important historical potter who is indispensable when talking about Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki....

The Position of Kiyomizu-yaki in the Modern Age
There are many nationally famous pottery production areas, such as Mino ware, Arita ware, and Shigaraki ware. When speaking with people in industries unrelated to pottery, many of them refer...
The Position of Kiyomizu-yaki in the Modern Age
There are many nationally famous pottery production areas, such as Mino ware, Arita ware, and Shigaraki ware. When speaking with people in industries unrelated to pottery, many of them refer...

What is the difference between pottery and porc...
As the name suggests, ceramics can be divided into "pottery" and "porcelain". Both are pottery items, but their properties and recommended uses are slightly different. This time, we will explain...
What is the difference between pottery and porc...
As the name suggests, ceramics can be divided into "pottery" and "porcelain". Both are pottery items, but their properties and recommended uses are slightly different. This time, we will explain...

Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...
Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...
Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...
Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...

<Large Pottery Festival in Kyoto> The 48th Kiyo...
The annual Kiyomizu-ware village Festival is just around the corner! It’s a fun event where you can buy Kiyomizu-yaki directly from the kilns at reasonable prices. This year's event promises a...
<Large Pottery Festival in Kyoto> The 48th Kiyo...
The annual Kiyomizu-ware village Festival is just around the corner! It’s a fun event where you can buy Kiyomizu-yaki directly from the kilns at reasonable prices. This year's event promises a...