Newly fired pieces are removed from the kiln at the Ohi studio in Kanazawa, Japan.
Kutani Kosen kiln Kanazawa Japan
Visit of the Kosen kiln in Kanazawa - June 2012
Kanazawa Walking Tours׃ Meet The Masters (Ceramics)
Kanazawa Walking Tours continues its series of introducing Kanazawa's finest artisans to the world. Our 'Meet The Masters' team introduce the 11th generation ceramics artisan Ohi-san.
Ohi san comes from a long line of Ceramics specialists, his ancestors were originally summoned from Kyoto by Lord Maeda, a prominent samurai and generous supporter of the arts. His ancestors were invited to stay and work for the Maeda clan in Kanazawa, 11 generations later they are still serving the clan and the city.
Specialising in ceramic ware, such as tea ceremony items and incense cases the family have thrived in their Kanazawa residence, still standing today near Higashi Chaya.
Ohi-san can be met on our exclusive 'Meet The Masters' tours available at
Pottery Demonstration at Kanazawa
Japanese Pottery demonstration in Kanazawa!
Hagi Pottery
The famous pottery from Yamaguchi.
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Get to Know Japan Series The Allure of Ishikawa: Where Food Meets Art
Get to Know Japan Series The Allure of Ishikawa: Where Food Meets Art
The 2000-mile-long chain of islands that comprises Japan possesses a unique history and countless cultural traditions, which continue to flourish in the current day. In the Get to Know Japan Series’ inaugural event, Japan Society will introduce the cuisine and cultural treasures of the Ishikawa Prefecture. Positioned on the Sea of Japan’s widely beautiful coastline, the historic Ishikawa Prefecture has enchanted Japanese vacationers since the seventeenth century. Michael Romano, renowned chef and food ambassador of Ishikawa Prefecture, will showcase Ishikawa’s rich food culture. Toshio Ohi, a member of the historic Ohi Pottery family, will discuss his company’s iconic ceramic works as well as the local art of Ishikawa.
MISHIMA SKYWALK (三島スカイウォーク), el puente para peatones más grande de Japón! Desde aquí se ve una de las mejores vistas del Monte Fuji. Y además no te pierdas la mejor tienda de discos de Shibuya (Tokyo) y la tienda de manga y anime Mandarake!
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