The gallery and workshop of one of Japan’s most important contemporary figures in ceramics.
Fukushima san is the first potter in Koishiwara to be awarded the Preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Properties (one of Japan's highest honors), which recognises the importance of the craft to Japanese culture. He originally looked to study outside the town but returned to the family business to study under his father and grandfather.
He has managed to develop both the traditional style to Koishiwara (using dotted “chatter marks” to highlight the dark clay) but also create a number of new glazes. This includes the “Nakano Moon White" celadon glaze, which creates his distinctive light blue finish. The gallery and shop is relatively small but allows you to look up close (no photos) and purchase a range of works.
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