Arita Porcelain

Arita Porcelain (Arita-yaki) is a Japanese traditional craft ware associated with Arita, a town in western Saga Prefecture. According to the Arita Tourism Association, Arita is known as the production area of Arita-yaki, one of Japan's traditional crafts; in the early 17th century, Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong (Ri Sanpei) and others discovered porcelain stone at Izumiyama, and porcelain was fired in Japan for the first time. Under the Saga domain, porcelain production became full-scale, and a townscape called 'Arita Sengen' formed in the valley. The website arita.jp is operated by the Arita Tourism Association as a tourism information portal for the town.

According to the Arita Tourism Association, Arita is known as the production area of Arita-yaki, one of Japan's traditional crafts. In the early 17th century, Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong (Ri Sanpei) and others discovered porcelain stone at Izumiyama, and porcelain was fired in Japan for the first time. Thereafter, under the Saga domain, porcelain production became full-scale, and a townscape called 'Arita Sengen' formed in the valley, reaching a height of prosperity. Many buildings of high historical value remain in this townscape, which was designated a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings in 1991.

Traditional Japanese craft porcelain from the Arita production area

Product categories. Porcelain tableware · Ceramic ware

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