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  • Oshugama Tensei
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    Saga Imari Okawachicho Hei 210
    A pottery that mainly makes incense burners. They have an exhibition space in front of the parking lot at Okawachiyama, a little-known pottery village. It displays daily items like coffee cups and flower vases, as well as original incense holders carved from camellia wood. They have an array of work imbued with the dignity and sensitivity of the Nabeshima tradition.

    大秀窯は、焼き物のふるさとである大川内山の入り口に架かる鍋島藩窯橋の下側のたもとのそばにありました。 おしゃれで素敵なギャラリーには、作品がとても美しく並べられていました。この地の青磁原石を使っているという青磁を生かした作品は、その微妙で繊細な色とデザインが、本当に素晴らしかったです。

  • Nao Tesuki Washi
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    Saga Saga-shi Yamatocho Nao 4756
    Nao washi paper is said to have begun with the introduction of papermaking to Nao Village by its headman Nodomi Yoshisuke in 1690. Typically, a mulberry species known as kozo is used to make Japanese paper, but Nao washi is made with kajinoki mulberry which grows naturally in the Nao area. As the fibers are long and intertwine more readily with each than kozo mulberry, even thin paper is quite durable. The studio holds tours where you can observe the papermaking process, as well as workshops. Reservations aren't required, but you might want to contact them in advance.

    太宰府、吉野ヶ里と回るついでに訪問。 和紙を加工してランプなどの工芸品にしたりいろいろと商品も多い。 資料の展示もあり手漉きの体験もありました。 時間がなくてできなかったのが残念。 館内の窓にある肥前名尾和紙の障子を透いて手に当たる 日の光の優しさは印象的でした。

  • Marubun
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    Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Akasaka 1-12351-169
    A tableware shop located in the Arita Sera pottery mall in Akasaka, Arita Town, Nishimatsuura County. The shop sells a variety of products with a focus on Arita ware such as the “ultimate ramen bowl,” a bowl designed to make even instant ramen noodles eaten at home taste as good as possible.
  • Seizan Gama, Imari Nabeshima-yaki
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    Saga Imari Okawachicho Otsu 1832
    A pottery on Nabeshima-hanyozaka founded in 1883. Look for the chimney with Aoyama Kiln written on it in Chinese characters. Imari Okawachiyama has about 30 potteries making Nabeshima ware, which has a long history of being produced under the authority of the ruling clan. Nabeshima ware is unique in that it is painted only with red, yellow, and green. It is said that the clan strictly controlled the production process and the porcelain did not circulate among the populace, meaning it was produced in small batches and was highly valuable. An array of pieces is on display in the show room, including everything from ceramic art to everyday tableware. They also suggest seasonal table arrangements.
  • KOZANGAMA
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    Saga Ureshino-shi Ureshinomachi Shimojuku Otsu 223
    A pottery producing ceramics in Ureshino Onsen. It makes Kozangama ceramics named after the founder, Shingo Ono (Kozan). One of their stellar pieces won a silver medal at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Exhibition (now Nitten) in 1926. There is also a display area where you can select your favorite pieces for purchase while viewing the beautiful pottery.
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    Saga Saga-shi Ekimae Chuo 1-11-1 Ekimachi 1-chome Saga Nishi 20 section
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    Saga Saga-shi Kosemachi Ushijima 730 Mallage Saga Kita 1F
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    Saga Pref. Sagashi Kosemachi Ushijima 730 Moraju Saga North Building 2F
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    Saga Pref. Miyakigunkiyamachou Sonobe 144-1
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    Saga Karatsu-shi Nakamachi 1513-3
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    Saga Takeo Asahicho Amagu 1310-1
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    Saga Saga-shi Kosemachi Shurita 1209-1
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Saga Areas

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Away from the fast-paced cities of mainland Japan, Kyushu’s Saga prefecture offers quaint towns and cities known for their traditional crafts, particularly ceramics. Rich in kaolin (a type of clay), Saga became the homeland of Arita ware, a delicate, decorative porcelain that is now celebrated worldwide and can be discovered in the towns of Arita, Imari, and Karatsu.

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