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The Firing: Inside a 72-Hour Anagama Kiln Session

A refined journey into the 72-hour anagama kiln firing that gives Suzu-yaki its blackened depth, natural ash sheen, and enduring character.

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...

From Earth to Art: How Suzu-yaki Clay Is Sourced and Prepared

The earth beneath Suzu City holds a secret. Located at the northeastern tip of the Noto Peninsula, this rugged landscape is the birthplace of Suzu-yaki (珠洲焼), a centuries-old unglaze...

Profiles of Contemporary Suzu-yaki Masters

Meet the visionary potters who have dedicated their lives to reviving and evolving Suzu-yaki, the ancient black stoneware of Japan's Noto Peninsula. From the pioneering Onodera Gen to the resilient...

Setting a Mindful Table: Incorporating Japanese Pottery into Everyday Dining

In the modern world, dining has often been reduced to a mere necessity—a rushed moment between tasks, accompanied by the glow of a screen. Yet, in Japanese culture, the act of eating is ele...

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...

Kōdō: The Japanese Art of Listening to Incense

In the fast-paced modern world, finding moments of stillness can feel like a luxury. Yet, for over a millennium, the Japanese have cultivated a profound practice dedicated entirely to the apprecia...

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...

The Gift of Permanence: Why Suzu-yaki Makes the Perfect Luxury Gift

In a world increasingly dominated by mass-produced goods and fleeting trends, the art of gift-giving has taken on a new significance. When we choose a gift for a momentous occasion—a wedding,...

Suzu-yaki After the 2024 Noto Earthquake: Resilience and Rebuilding

On January 1, 2024, the earth beneath the Noto Peninsula shook with devastating force. The magnitude 7.6 earthquake brought unimaginable destruction to Ishikawa Prefecture, displacing families, l...