Kutani porcelain ware, which has its origins in Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan, is a craft with a history of nearly four centuries. In recent years, we’ve seen makers of the traditional ware ...

When we think of industrial waste, we usually imagine chemicals pouring out of factories or mountains of unused clothing from fast fashion brands. Traditional craftspeople, however, often get a pass ...

Japan's porcelain industry was kickstarted by events that shook the country 400 years ago. Andrew Lee visited Saga Prefecture ...

This photo shows the "Iroe tori maku sakura botan mon wa-tsunagi sukashi-zara" porcelain bowl kept at the Imari Nabeshima Gallery. (Photo courtesy of the Imari Municipal Board of Education) SAGA -- ...

American attitudes toward porcelain have long been misguided. Often perceived as fragile, porcelain dinnerware has consequently been relegated to formal occasions. Because it is fired at exceptionally ...

Japan first began producing porcelain during the early 17th century in Hizen Province, now the city of Arita in Saga Prefecture. Techniques from Korea were used with aesthetics influenced by Chinese ...

Taws porcelain, rooted in centuries of trade between Morocco, the Far East, and Europe, became a prized part of Moroccan households, particularly during Ramadan and special occasions. Originally known ...

ARITA, Saga Prefecture--Visitors to the Arita Porcelain Park here can learn more than just about the long history of Arita ware and how the area became the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. The park, ...

Noritake Garden is located in Noritake-Shinmachi, in Nagoya’s Nishi-ku district, on the site where the original buildings of the company now known as Noritake Co., Ltd. first began manufacturing ...

Japan boasts many styles of pottery and porcelain stretching back to ancient times. The characteristics and history of the different ceramic traditions are closely connected to people’s lifestyles, ...