Arita ware

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Arita ware is a general term for ceramics produced in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, and its surrounding areas. In 1616, the potter Ri Sampei discovered white porcelain stone in what is now Arita Town and began producing porcelain for the first time in Japan. In the 1600s, porcelain made in Arita was exported overseas from Imari Port, leading to Arita ware also being known as "Imari ware" or simply "IMARI."

At our shop, we use different names depending on the place of origin: "Arita ware" for ceramics fired in the current Arita Town, "Imari ware" for those from Imari City, "Hasami ware" for those from Hasami Town, and "Hizen Yoshida ware" for those from Ureshino Town.