Journal

Japanese Pottery Culture
Japanese Pottery Culture
Japanese pottery has its origins in the Jomon period, approximately 13,000 years ago. During this time, the first earthenware was created within a hunter-gatherer society, primarily for storing and cooking... Read more...
Why Seto's Maneki-neko Stands Out
Why Seto's Maneki-neko Stands Out
The origin of the Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) is surrounded by various legends, but it is generally believed to date back to the Edo period (17th-18th centuries), with the most famous... Read more...
Seto ware & Mino ware
Seto ware & Mino ware
Seto ware is a globally rare pottery tradition that has continued uninterrupted for approximately 1,000 years. The Japanese word "Setomono," which refers to pottery in general, originates from Seto ware,... Read more...
The Reasons It Makes the Perfect Gift
The Reasons It Makes the Perfect Gift
Seto ware and Maneki-neko are more than just gifts; they are timeless pieces of art, each shaped by over a thousand years of history and the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.... Read more...
Kiln Story, Craft-Yuuki
Kiln Story, Craft-Yuuki
Craft Yuuki was founded in 1997 by Kiyotaka Yamazaki, who began his career at a major Seto porcelain manufacturer, learning the art of prototype creation and design. Today, he creates... Read more...