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尾形乾山の生涯とその足跡を辿る-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan

Hello, everyone. I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER. Ceramic artisan Ogata Kenzan laid the foundation for Japan’s modern pottery traditions. Born in Kyoto and passing in Edo, traces of his...

Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan

Hello, everyone. I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER. Ceramic artisan Ogata Kenzan laid the foundation for Japan’s modern pottery traditions. Born in Kyoto and passing in Edo, traces of his...

京焼と清水焼の違いとは?成り立ちの違いから解説-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

What Are the Differences Between Kyo-yaki and K...

"Kyo-yaki" and "Kiyomizu-yaki" are names designated by both the Japanese government and the Kyoto Prefecture as traditional crafts. Many people wonder, "What is the difference between Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki?" While...

What Are the Differences Between Kyo-yaki and K...

"Kyo-yaki" and "Kiyomizu-yaki" are names designated by both the Japanese government and the Kyoto Prefecture as traditional crafts. Many people wonder, "What is the difference between Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki?" While...

京都の伝統工芸:時代を超えて受け継がれる匠の技と美意識-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...

Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...

Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...

Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...

専門家と考える乾山 4/4 ~乾山企画展の裏側とこれからの乾山~ -Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Thinking about Kenzan with experts 4/4 ~ Behind...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...

Thinking about Kenzan with experts 4/4 ~ Behind...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...

専門家と考える乾山 3/4 ~文人・乾山が焼き物に込めた意味とは?~ -Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Thinking about Kenzan with an expert 3/4 ~ What...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...

Thinking about Kenzan with an expert 3/4 ~ What...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...

専門家と考える乾山 2/4 ~乾山焼はどのように受け入れられた?~ -Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Thinking about Kenzan with the experts 2/4 ~ Ho...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...

Thinking about Kenzan with the experts 2/4 ~ Ho...

Ogata Kenzan was an Edo period potter who created the foundations of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, styles that continue to this day. He is a potter who has had an enormous...