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Mr. Honda shaping a rice bowl on the wheel at his Mashiko studio, hands steady as the clay forms into Japanese pottery.

Artist Visit - Takeshi Honda

A studio visit to Mashiko, exploring the philosophy behind Japanese ceramics.

Artist Visit - Takeshi Honda

A studio visit to Mashiko, exploring the philosophy behind Japanese ceramics.

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

In Fukushima, I met Mr. Yamada of Ikariya Kiln, whose quiet resilience after 2011 reflects the enduring spirit of Ōbori Soma ware.

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

In Fukushima, I met Mr. Yamada of Ikariya Kiln, whose quiet resilience after 2011 reflects the enduring spirit of Ōbori Soma ware.

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

A gray teacup stirred memories of family and Fukushima, calling me home after decades away.

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

A gray teacup stirred memories of family and Fukushima, calling me home after decades away.

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

A visit to Mr. Kondo’s mountain studio, where pottery begins with soil, fire, and a deep love for the unknown.

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

A visit to Mr. Kondo’s mountain studio, where pottery begins with soil, fire, and a deep love for the unknown.

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Ikeda's philosophy—"freely, joyfully, and primitively"—is deeply embedded in his work.

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Ikeda's philosophy—"freely, joyfully, and primitively"—is deeply embedded in his work.

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Reuniting with Mr. Yoshito Takenishi was a heartfelt moment, as his artistry inspired our Seto Blue and Shima White collections and the start of WAZA Tokyo.

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Reuniting with Mr. Yoshito Takenishi was a heartfelt moment, as his artistry inspired our Seto Blue and Shima White collections and the start of WAZA Tokyo.