Journal

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...