Seeing a major production center through small bean-sized dishes.
Kinshai Arita Mamezara Kiko
Pottery fired in the area centered on Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, as well as the cities of Imari, Takeo, and Ureshino, is known as "Arita-yaki" (Arita ware). Arita-yaki was the first porcelain to be fired in Japan. In 1616, the Korean potter Ri Sampei discovered kaolin clay in Arita and began firing porcelain. Since then, Arita has developed significantly over its 400-year history, becoming one of Japan's leading porcelain-producing regions. Today, there are approximately 150 kilns in Arita. In "Kinshai Arita Mamezara Kiko," we introduce the small plates that these artisans have crafted with great care, under the theme of "seeing a major production region through small plates."
Map of the Hizen region
Arita ware is located in the Hizen region, an area with a high concentration of pottery production sites, where many kilns are also scattered throughout Imari, Takeo, and Ureshino.
Akasaka, Kuromuta, and Ōhō districts
Uchiyama District
Yamauchi District
Yoshida District
Minamigawara/Arita Station Area
Small plates by region
Arita ware is not limited to pieces with hand-painted designs, but is created using a variety of techniques. Each kiln has its own area of expertise, which gives it a unique character.
Uchiyama District
Arita Station Area / Minami-Kawarara Area
Akasaka, Kuromuta, and Oho districts
Yamauchi District / Yoshida District
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Cool, semi-matte texture
Shochu-dedicated hot water mixing cup
A global brand that inherits history and technology.
The charm and warmth of gosu blue.
A Gift of Arita Ware
ARITA JIKI for effortless everyday use
Festive tableware perfect for special occasions
The unique charm of hand-carved seals
A Single Flower in Daily Life
I have collected Arita-yaki mamezara (small dishes).
Motif of auspicious patterns
Oven-safe dishes for enjoying oven cooking
The charm of gosu blue and the warmth of the glaze
