Shigaraki Ware (called Shigaraki Yaki in Japanese) is a type of pottery made around the town of Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture. Clays such as kibushi, mizuchi, or gairome are kneaded to make a strong clay that can be used to make thick and large p…

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Satsuma Ware (called Satsuma Yaki in Japanese) is a form of porcelain produced in Kagoshima prefecture. There are three types of Satsuma Ware: white, black, and porcelain. Then there are six categories: tateno, ryumonji, naeshirogawa, nishimochida…

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