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Onta Pottery | Traditional Pottery with very beautiful patterns.
Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along the old street and visiting a few workshops to watch how they produce pottery is a great way to enjoy this town.
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Karatsu City, Famous for Karatsu Kunchi and Karatsu Pottery
Karatsu Castle, Takatori’s Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the attractions that Karatsu in Kyushu, Japan has to offer. Find out what to include on your Karatsu itinerary!
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Yufuin | a Hot Spring Resort with a Wonderful Townscape
Yufuin is an onsen town located near famous hot spring city Beppu in Kyushu. People travel from far to come to Yufuin to enjoy the tranquil scenery, natural outdoor hot springs, beautiful ryokan accommodations, and several art museums. Yufuin also has some very pretty streets in the fairytale-like Yufuin Floral Village and Edo-style Yunotsubo Street.
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Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan
Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery for about 400 years.
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Japanese Ceramics and Lacquerware with Great Materials and Beautiful Design
Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from Japan.
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Hagi, Yamaguchi | A hidden Gem of a Former Castle Town
Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan’s finest, makes for great souvenir shopping.
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Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto | Beautiful textiles representing Japanese tradition
If you are into artisanal goods or textiles, be sure to visit the Nishijin district if you are in Kyoto. You will love the traditional houses, small workshops, and the Nishijin Textile Center.
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Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | A special world of exquisite dyed works
In 1994, textile dyeing artist Itchiku Kubota built a museum with his name in a perfect place, with a majestic view of Mount Fuji and serene Lake Kawaguchi.
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Naha | An enjoyable trip to Okinawa starts here!
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It’s a great place to spend a day or 3, so what is there to see and do there?
