A Traditional View of Japanese Pottery
Traces the making of Japanese pottery from its oldest forms onward.
Arita Styles
Short, illustrated description of the 3 styles of Arita porcelain. Included is the history and making of the ware.
Birthplace of Kutani
Illustrations of Kutani ware painting from the 17th to the 19th century.
Japanese Ceramics
Short overview of the current state of traditional ceramic products.
Japanese Ceramics/Namazu Net
A catalogue of Japanese ceramics (tea ceremony and tableware), artists' interviews, Japanese food and recipes and related information. A chance to enjoy Japanese culture.
Japanese Pottery Resource Center
A resource center directed by Japan Times 'Ceramic Scene' columnist.
Maruyama, Touri
A ceramic artist with biography, gallery, and photos of her works.
Pottery
Articles on the development of Japanese ceramics, and on Arita and Hagi ware
Raku Ware
Fifteen generations of the Raku family, their products (tea bowls), and their museum.
Raku Ware
Includes display of around 900 ceramics from the Raku family in the Momoyama Period, in the 16th Century. With history, hours, and origin of ceramics.
Sakazume Katsuyuki
Artist of wall murals of clay and standing monoliths.
Wood-fired Stoneware from Shigaraki
Large site dealing with Japanese stoneware from the 5th century to modern times. History, discussion of kilns, photo galleries. Concentrates on Shigaraki, but touches on other areas as well.
