The origins of Japanese pottery

The splendor of Arita ware, Japan's first porcelain, and the tasteful earthenware of Karatsu ware: Saga is the birthplace of Japanese ceramics culture and remains a world-leading pottery town.

Traditional Crafts

  • Ceramics

    Imari and Arita ware

    Japan's first porcelain, characterized by its translucent white porcelain and vibrantly painted designs.

  • Ceramics

    Karatsu ware

    Tea pottery known as "First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu." It features a rough earthenware texture and simple decorations such as iron paintings.

A modern masterpiece

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