Takahama Yaki: Takahama Porcelain
February 23, 2015"Amakusa China-stone ," raw material for Takahama Yaki was discovered in Amakusa Shimoshima in Kumamoto Prefecture in 17th century This China-stone, highly praised by Hiraga Gennai, who was an eminent inventor in Edo period (17-19c) as "best of the best soil in the world", is famous for raw material of high quality for white porcelain. It has been used to make high-grade porcelains such as Arita and Seto wares until now. The China-stone is not just famous for its pure, white and solid nature. It has been used by the Ueda family in Takahama City to create an unique porcelain culture through "Takahama Yaki" since many years ago.
Translation: Marina Izumi, reviewed by Naoko Yamashita
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Takahama Yaki: Takahama Porcelain