Bizen ware (called Bizen yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery produced in the area around the city of Bizen in Okayama prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Together with Shigaraki, Tamba, Echizen, Seto and Tokoname, B…

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Izumi glass is known for its manufacturing method, lamp work where the glass is formed using a kerosene lamp (burner). Soft glass with a low melting point is used and the glass rods are melted by hand using the kerosene lamp. As the soft glass ena…

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