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The Noto Peninsula Earthquake: How the Craft World Is Responding

On January 1, 2024, the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture was struck by a devastating magnitude 7.6 earthquake. The disaster fundamentally altered the landscape of the Noto Peninsula, a re...

Wakura Onsen: The Sea Hot Spring of the Noto Peninsula

Nestled along the calm shores of Nanao Bay on the Noto Peninsula, Wakura Onsen (和倉温泉) is a hot spring resort unlike any other in Japan. While most of the country’s famous hot springs bubble up ...

Setting a Mindful Table: Incorporating Japanese Pottery into Everyday Dining

The Philosophy of the Japanese Table In Japanese culture, setting the table is more than just preparing for a meal—it is a mindful practice rooted in centuries of tradition, aesthetics, an...

Kintsugi: The Art of Repairing with Gold

Discover kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with lacquer and gold, and its connection to wabi-sabi, tea culture, and Suzu-yaki.

How to Start a Japanese Pottery Collection: A Beginner's Roadmap

There is a profound moment when you first hold a piece of authentic Japanese pottery. It is not merely a vessel; it is a tactile connection to centuries of tradition, the earth from which it was...

The Timeless Ritual: Kyoto Incense and Suzu-yaki Ceramics

In our fast-paced modern world, finding moments of stillness can be challenging. The Japanese tradition of incense offers a simple yet profound way to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the pre...

Sue Ware: The Korean Ancestor of Suzu-yaki

When we hold a piece of Suzu-yaki pottery, we are not merely touching a vessel crafted in modern Japan. We are holding a physical connection to a lineage that stretches back over a millennium, cro...