Watanabe Akira Pottery Studio & Ceramic Class

We produce and sell Tokoname Tokoname ware crafts, original products, flower vases, tableware, sake vessels, bonsai pots, and more. We accept orders for as little as one item. Watanabe Akira Pottery Factory also places a particular emphasis on pottery experiences. In this pottery experience, you will be taught carefully by a traditional craftsman, and you will have fun experiencing the techniques of Tokoname ware, which has a history of over 1,000 years. ●Contents: Hand-forming, electric potter's wheel, tatara ●Production time: 1 hour ●Capacity: 20 people ●Price: 2,500 yen Glaze fee: 500 yen Traditional craftsman Watanabe Niiichi <Ceramics history> 1994: Certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry as a Tokoname ware traditional craftsman 1995: Received the Encouragement Award at the 24th Chozo Prize Ceramics Exhibition 1996 Aichi Prefecture Traditional Craft Industry Outstanding Technician Award 2006 Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director's Award 2010: Traditional Crafts Association of Japan Traditional Crafts Industry Merit Award 2012 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award 2021 light of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette