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日常使いの抹茶碗の選び方|形状・焼き物の種類と使いやすさを解説-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

How to Choose a Matcha Bowl for Everyday Use | ...

  Hello and welcome. I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER, specializing in Kyoto’s handmade, traditional ceramic pottery. The art of the tea ceremony is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. A...

How to Choose a Matcha Bowl for Everyday Use | ...

  Hello and welcome. I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER, specializing in Kyoto’s handmade, traditional ceramic pottery. The art of the tea ceremony is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. A...

京焼・清水焼とは 歴史と特徴を解説-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki: An explanation of t...

Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu- yaki are the collective names for ceramics made in Kyoto, and are highly regarded as traditional Japanese crafts. Their history dates back to the 16th century, and...

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Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki: An explanation of t...

Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu- yaki are the collective names for ceramics made in Kyoto, and are highly regarded as traditional Japanese crafts. Their history dates back to the 16th century, and...

1 comment
京焼・清水焼の名工 尾形乾山とは-Stories and insights about Japanese pottery, artists, and Kyoto craftsmanship.

Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...

Hello to all our blog readers, I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER. Ogata Kenzan is an essential figure in the history of Kyoto’s traditional pottery (kyoyaki and kiyozuyaki) in Japan....

Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...

Hello to all our blog readers, I’m Masatoshi Yokoyama, owner of KOTOPOTTER. Ogata Kenzan is an essential figure in the history of Kyoto’s traditional pottery (kyoyaki and kiyozuyaki) in Japan....

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...