Blog Posts

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.

Ōbori Soma ware vase with blue crackle glaze and the traditional running horse motif

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.

Ōbori Soma ware cup with the traditional running horse motif and blue crackle glaze

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.

Handmade ash-glazed teacup by Hirohisa Kondo with traditional Japanese sweet on a wooden table

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.

Handmade ceramic pieces drying on shelves inside Asato Ikeda’s pottery studio

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.

Yoshito Takenishi holding a handmade ceramic vessel with flowing glaze and gold detail

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.