traditonal craft in Japan

『Mino yaki』is a name of pottery whose main production areas the Kani-city, Tajimi-city,
Toki-city, Mizunami-city in Gifu prefecture.

In July 22, 1978 , Ministry of International Trade and Industry has been certified to the traditional crafts.
Gifu Prefecture Tono area Mino is mainly production is the largest ceramics production base in Japan,
accounting for about half of Japan’s pottery production volume.
It’s not too much to say that　most of the pottery at home or in restaurants is Mino yaki.

These are mino yaki tea cup and dish with flower pattern.

There are lot of wholesaler in Gifu.
How about for your souvenir or gift?

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