In the heart of Arita Town, a lodging called “Hōjō” opened in 2024.It is a resident building constructed during the Edo period 180 years ago, and is one of the “Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings” in Arita Town. A river flows nearby, and trees and flowers surround the area. From Arita Station […]
This is a statue of Baek Pasun (1561~1656), the wife of Fukaumi Souden ( ？~1616), one of the Korean potters involved in the founding of Arita ware.Baek Pasun, who was called the “mother of Arita ware” is also the model of the Korean drama” Goddess of Fire”. Baek Pasun and her husband came to Japan […]
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 […]
You can see the works of Arita ware in places other than Arita town, such as Yutoku Inari Shrine in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. Yutoku Inari Shrine, one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, the others being Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto and Kasama Inari shrine in Ibaraki, is always crowded with people […]
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 […]
What is the design of the manhole cover in your town? It is said that there are about 15 million manholes for sewerage alone in Japan. In many municipalities, various covers are installed with motifs of local landmarks and specialties. In Arita Town, manhole covers shaped like ginkgo leaves Here in Arita Town, we have […]