Yazaemon Kiln
Artist : Yazaemon Kiln
Material : Amakusa Pottery stone
Area : Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Arita ware, Japan’s first porcelain, was born in 1616. Ceramic artist Shingo Oka has dedicated himself to recreating the porcelain of Arita ware as it was around 400 years ago.
The Kaikou (Encounter) series is the result of Oka’s crafted designs, brought to life by Yazaemon Kiln, a long-established Arita kiln. With recipes for clay and glaze passed down to them, skilled artisans at Yazaemon Kiln, under Oka’s supervision, produce each piece.
The pieces feature a smooth, rich glaze, a functional form, and a nostalgic texture reminiscent of old ceramics, gently enhancing the dining experience.
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Since the foundation in 1804 by Yazaemon Matsumoto the 1st by opening a kiln in Kamikohira Hizen Arita Sarayama,their tradition of Ko-imari style has been passed down through 7 generations over 200 years.
Tradition has been passed down by challenging to innovation till today.
In the early Showa period,
their product "Gold Imari" exported to Southeast Asia, North America and Europe became popular.
It has been evaluated as a kiln for making works of art at domestic and abroad.
In recent years, not only everyday tableware,
but also interiors and sanitary items such as washbasins have been introduced.
They are also involved in the planning, manufacturing and sales of various products,
expanding the field of activity in various fields.
