Fascinating information includes history, features of Bizen pottery, brief biographies of some of the Bizen potters who've been Living National Treasures. The pottery link goes to an illustrated account of the process from digging the clay from the ground to scrubbing the residue from the fired pots.

Japanese ceramics. Gallery, ceramic school, information as well as news and links.

Koishiwara, a picturesque mountain village with crystal waters and abundant greenery, is known for its traditional ceramic crafts. Koishiwara-ware, with over a 300-year history, is a highly regarded folk craft by many ceramic lovers.

Shigaraki is situated in the heart of the Japanese Islands, and is one of the six oldest pottery centers in Japan. The work featured here comes primarily from Anagama style kilns, the oldest style kiln in Japan.