Pottery

Hiorshige Kato is a fourteenth generation pottery master – his family were one of only four families to be protected by the Shogunate from the warring state in order to make tea ceremony goods for Nagoya Castle. Over the years Studio Kasen has gone through several transformations and in its heyday was the heart of the Akazu pottery area in Seto. Now the little gallery and studio sit atop a little hill in Seto, and Kato-Sensei offers classes in pottery, both making it and glazing it. The class costs 2500 per adult and only 500 yen for him to glaze and fire whatever you want to keep, so it’s a great way to stock up on home-made souvenirs from the heart of Japan which will really remind you of your time here every time you use it. Children are also welcome, and Kato-Sensei gives all the extra help needed for pottery to look professional, first time. Take a look at the English website, with the fascinating history of the Kato family, the seven typical glazes of the district, and a map of the area. Hiorshige Kato at Studio Kasen Studio tours and classes by appointment Aichi-ken Seto-shi Akazu-cho 71 (google) Tel 0561-82-3255 E-mail Contact (English OK): mail(at)kasen-web.com www.kasen-web.com By…