16th Nov 2025
Learn what the Japanese Zodiac (Eto) actually is: a time-keeping system that combines Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches in a 60-year cycle. We also share a short folk tale and two craft…
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16th Nov 2025
The Enigmatic Ko-Kutani — Origins of Kutani Ware The short-lived yet legendary “Old Kutani” set the fearless tone for centuries of Kutani ware. When speaking of Kutani ware, one…
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23rd Aug 2025
Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture is Japan’s iconic iro-e (color-painted) porcelain. This guide walks beginners through the essentials—the Five Kutani Colors, the production process,…
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