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“The 14th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan” Opens Call for Entries: Exploring “The Potential of Ceramics”

The Executive Committee of the International Ceramics Festival Mino, Japan, officially commenced the call for entries for “The 14th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan” on February 2, 2026. This prestigious global competition will accept applications exclusively throug...
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The Executive Committee of the International Ceramics Festival Mino, Japan, officially commenced the call for entries for “The 14th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan” on February 2, 2026. This prestigious global competition will accept applications exclusively throug...

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Interview: Shinbe Sakakura XVI (Ceramic Artist)

Could you tell us about how you felt at the time of your succession, and how you feel now after completing the commemorative exhibitions?The succession became an opportunity for me to look closely and honestly at the level of my work as an artist, perhaps even at what might be ca...
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Could you tell us about how you felt at the time of your succession, and how you feel now after completing the commemorative exhibitions?The succession became an opportunity for me to look closely and honestly at the level of my work as an artist, perhaps even at what might be ca...

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Craft Kogei Product

Things which are inherited through the ages.Numerous works that enrich life.

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Untitled (Cube)

Masaru Kawai

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Minokamo, Gifu Pref.

Layers of time

A piece of ancient zelkova wood, weathered by wind and rain for 350 years. Its surface has aged into a silvery soot-like tone, carrying a qu…

Iga Shino Tea Bowl

Kazuhiro Fukushima

Iga, Mie Pref.
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Shigaraki Uzukumaru

Q Tani

Shigaraki, Shiga Pref.
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Bottle People

Takeyoshi Mitsui

Toyama Pref.
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Iga Tea Bowl

Kai Tsujimura

Sakurai, Nara Pref.
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Chi no Utsuwa (Vessel of Earth), Incense Burner

Eiichi Shibuya

Hagi, Yamaguchi Pref.
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Guinomi Sake Cup (Seigaiha, Gourd, Hana-karakusa)

Hirohiko Nakazato, Hirotsune Nakzato

Arita, Saga Pref.
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Shirahana Vase

Hitoshi Morimoto

Bizen, Okayama Pref.
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White Bamboo Chasen Tea Whisk, Shinkazuho

Tango Tanimura

Takayama, Nara Pref.
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CRAFT COMPANY Kogei Manufacturers & Brands

Japanese crafts manufacturers are rooted in various parts of Japan.We want to share with the world, the present situaton of Japanese crafts.

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Joshua Koubou

Ceramics

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Tobe, Ehime Pref.

A new world guided by blue

Joshua Koubou is a Tobe ware studio that traces its roots to Keisen-gama Kiln, established by Keisen Takenishi and now marking its 60th anni…
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Baizangama

Ceramics

Pride in handcrafted work passed on to the next generation

Tobe, Ehime Pref.

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Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln

Ceramics

Harnessing the past, connecting to the future

Mikawachi, Nagasaki Pref.

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Craft Artist Kogei Artist

Craft artists who reflects their philosophy in their works.They pursue their one and only expression.