In the heart of the Uchiyama district in Arita, there is a building that truly stands out. Amidst the traditional white-walled storehouses, you will find a striking Western-style structure: the Former Tashiro Family Western-style House. We would like to introduce this building by focusing on three points: When, Why, and What. First, let’s look at the […]
The joys of Arita, the pottery town, extend beyond shopping, strolling and learning about ceramics. You can also have fun making pottery yourself! The pottery studio Rokuroza, located in the Izumiyama district, is a special place where you can create your own Arita ware using specialist clay on a potter’s wheel, as well as try […]
The Cool Motorcycle Shop in Arita There is a shop that shines particularly bright on the local streets of Arita.The cool motorcycle shop, Motor World Create- Arita. In this brightly lit shop shine their gorgeous motor cycles, featuring the most famous brands of the world. Opened in 1949, MWC is doing business throughout Kyushu.As a […]
The Expo 2025 is now held in Osaka, Japan. It is the second World Expo held in Japan and the location was also in Osaka. The first one was held in 1970 when Japan was economically booming and the Shinkansen just started to carry people between Tokyo and Osaka in high speed. In the centre […]
Tsuji Seiji-sha, located on the street behind the Tombai wall, has a rich history as the first kiln in Japan to receive an imperial warrant in 1668.This recognition came when a vessel crafted by the third generation of the family was praised by the emperor of the time.For over 350 years, the company has maintained […]
At last spring has come!Arita’s spring reveals how rich Arita’s nature is. Located within the mountains, the plants in Arita peek out from the ground as though they cannot wait to arise.Brightened by the mountain dews, the leaves and flowers look fresh and pure. They will cheer up your new day every morning. Within several […]
This is the main shrine. There are 88,000 shrines in Japan. Shinto is our indigenous religion of Japan, featuring a multitude of gods, including Mt. Fuji and past emperors. This shrine, established in 1658, enshrines Emperor Ohjin (15th generation), the lord of Nabeshima (1st generation), and Kanagae Sanbei(generally known as Ri San Pei), the pioneer of […]
This building is Arita Station, which is the entrance to Arita town. Arita Station opened in July 1897 and is a departure and arrival station for JR Kyushu Sasebo Line and the Matsuura Railway. The current building was renovated in June 1996 and the design is said to symbolize a coal kiln resembling those in […]
Tombai-bei Walls Street, a back street in Arita Town This area, back street in Arita, is called “Tombai-bei Walls Back Street”. These back streets in this area are especially narrow. However, the local cars may swiftly pass by your side. So please mind those cars during this tour. Such a wall can only be seen […]