Arita Porcelain roots date back to 1616 when Sanpei Lee discovered porcelain stones in the Arita region and began production of the first Arita porcelain pieces. The craftsmanship, production, drawing techniques, and unique designs with 400 years of history, continues to make Arita porcelain number one in Japan. From 1650, Arita porcelain was exported through the Dutch West India Company, and became known as “IMARI”. The pieces were enjoyed throughout much of Europe. Of the many patrons of “IMARI”, the most famous was Frederick August I of Saxony. He admired the pieces so much, and believed they were of much greater value than gold, he ordered Johann Friedrich Bottger to produce pieces in Germany. After many trials, Bottger finally succeeded, this was the beginning of Meissen. Arita porcelain pieces of that era are stored in museums such as the British Museum, the Louvre Museum, and the Palace of Versailles.

1. Most Famous Japanese Porcelain over 400 years
Porcelain birthplace in Japan
2016
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Arita

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Arita Porcelain roots date back to 1616 when Sanpei Lee
discovered porcelain stones in the Arita region and began
production of the first Arita porcelain pieces.
The craftsmanship, production, drawing techniques, and
unique designs with 400 years of history, continues to
make Arita porcelain number one in Japan.
From 1650, Arita porcelain was exported through the
Dutch West India Company, and became known as
“IMARI”. The pieces were enjoyed throughout much of
Europe. Of the many patrons of “IMARI”, the most
famous was Frederick August I of Saxony. He admired
the pieces so much, and believed they were of much
greater value than gold, he ordered Johann Friedrich
Bottger to produce pieces in Germany. After many trials,
Bottger finally succeeded, this was the beginning of
Meissen. Arita porcelain pieces of that era are stored in
museums such as the British Museum, the Louvre
Museum, and the Palace of Versailles.
What Is Arita?
Most Famous Japanese Porcelain over 400 years
porcelain birthplace in Japan
Content
The Kiln
Tokko kiln
Fukusengama
Yamahei Porcelain
Riso Porcelain
Fukuju Porcelain
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3. 2 3Arita The Kiln
The Kiln We fused with Arita
As Japan passes through the four seasons, Japanese people sense changing moments and symbols of beauty.
This sense of the season is prominent in Japanese cooking.
Not only the choice of ingredients, but the shapes and colors of dishes and the furniture used color the room are carefully
chosen.
A cook prepares his food while balancing ingredients, seasonal influences, and his own specialties, and thus must choose
suitable dishes. A dish must balance seasons, ingredients, and the chef's sensitivities. Shape and size, color, and patterns
come in endless varieties, in order to present the deepest intents of the chef in food.
The creators who have been producing the dishes for this Japanese style of cooking would now like to take on the
challenge of facing the world.
These days, the cooking styles of the world are blending together to create something new.
The top chefs devote themselves every day to creating new varieties of food.
Since that cooking uses local materials to their greatest abilities to create refined work with a sense of the seasons, we feel
that this is close to what we try to accomplish with Japanese cooking.
We would like to introduce our ware to the world chefs who create original dishes with artistry and originality.

4. 4 5Arita The Kiln
PA13-01 Ripple round plate
ø30 × h2 cm
PA13-10 Ripple rectangular plate
35 × 15 × h2 cm
PA13-11 Ripple rectangular plate
35 × 15 × h2 cm
PA13-06 Ripple square plate
24 × 24 × h2 cm
PA13-04 Ripple square plate
24 × 24 × h2 cm
PA13-03 Ripple square plate
24 × 24 × h2 cm
PA13-02 Ripple square plate
24 × 24 × h2 cm
PA13-14 Asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern
(white) 40.5 × 19 × h3 cm
PA13-15 Asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern
(black) 40.5 × 19 × h3 cm
PA13-05 Ripple square plate
24 × 24 × h2 cm
PA13-08 16.5cm ripple plate
ø16.5 × h2 cm
PA13-07 Espresso cup
ø6 × h8 cm max130cc
PA13-12 Heat-proof half bowl
ø15 × h3.5 cm max300cc
PA13-13 Heat-proof small cup
ø6 × h3 cm max35cc
PA13-09 Coffee cup
ø9 × h6 cm max250cc

5. 6 7Arita Tokko Kiln
Tokko Kiln In 1865, Torasuke Tokunaga built a climbing kiln in today`s Arita Oubou-district (iat a place called “Kake no tani”)
and started making porcelain.
Afterwards, for more than a hundred years, we have passionately continued making porcelain, without ever letting
the kiln`s fire go out.
We at Tokkogama pottery make the most of the art and techniques needed to create tableware and we always strive
to develop our skills even further to be able to make tableware well-suited for a modern lifestyle.
Continuous challenges to new things turn to the tradition
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幸
窯
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6. 8 9Arita Tokko Kiln
TK13-01 Crystal Glaze round plate with
an array of carved lines
ø21 × h2 cm
TK13-03 Two-tier cup
(black and gold striped) ø15 × h12 cm
(black and silver striped) ø15 × h12 cm
TK13-06 Cup with waterdrop design
(gold) ø6 × h4.5 cm 50cc
(silver) ø6 × h4.5 cm 50cc
TK13-07 Saucer with waterdrop design
(gold) ø9.5 × h1 cm
(silver) ø9.5 × h1 cm
TK13-02 27cm plate glazed with
crystalglaze
ø27 × h1.5 cm
TK13-10 Plate with waterdrop - design
(gold) ø20.5 × h3.5 cm
(silver) ø20.5 × h3.5 cm
(white) ø20.5 × h3.5 cm
TK13-08 Gold plate with chrysanthemum
flowers
ø20.5 × h3 cm
TK13-11 Small plate shaped like a
spoon
9.5 × 5.5 × h1.5 cm
TK13-09 Long plate with iron red glaze
Long plate with crystal glaze
34 × 11 × h1.5 cm
TK13-12 E-Karatsu style plate
ø20.5 × h3.5 cm
TK13-04 Tiny plate (full moon)
ø7 × h0.5 cm
TK13-05 Tiny plate (half moon)
7 × 4 × h0.5 cm
TK13-13 Square plate with powder spraying
design
22 × 22 × h3 cm

7. 10 11Arita Fukuju Porcelain
Fukuju Porcelain
We at Fukujugama-pottery value tradition very highly.
We value tradition as to acquire the highly sophisticated techniques and sensitivity of the ancient porcelain
masters. Then again we focus on innovation and creativity because we want to create new traditions and thus build
a bridge that can connect us with the next generation.
Tradition doesn’t stay the same, - it shifts and changes slowly but constantly.
While highly valuing the old, we always challenge ourselves to create something new; it is our goal to learn from
ancient pottery art, and at the same time to meet the requirements of modern times and add originality to our
creations.
That is how real novelty can arise from tradition.
The novelty that lies in tradition
福
珠
窯
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8. 12 13Arita
FJ13-01 30cm white porcelain plate
with purple splotch design
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-02 30cm porcelain plate (aqua-blue)
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-03 30cm plate with calligraphy
design (gold-type A)
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-04 30cm plate with calligraphy
design (black-type A)
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-06 30cm plate showing a Japanese bridge
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-08 Rectangular plate with
four-legged stand(silver)
16.7 × 14.8 × h5.2 cm
FJ13-11 Bowl with a lid, decorated
with flower design(gold on
black glaze)
ø13 × h8.8 cm
FJ13-12 Napkin ring with
origami design
5.7 × 5 × h4.8 cm
FJ13-07 Square plate with calligraphy design
24 × 24 × h2.3 cm
FJ13-05 30cm plate showing dried
persimmons
ø30 × h2.5 cm
FJ13-09 Rectangular plate with
calligraphy design(gold on red)
34 × 9.1 × h2.4 cm
FJ13-10 Rectangular plate with
calligraphy design(type B)
34 × 9.1 × h2.4 cm
Fukuju Porcelain

9. 14 15Arita Fukusengama
Fukusengama Porcelain ware that is indispensable to people’s daily lives…
With this goal in mind and hoping that his table-ware would become a wellspring of happiness the founder “Kunio
Fukuda” called his pottery workshop “Fukusen” (source of happiness) in the year 1952.
Keeping his concept in mind, while preserving the traditional Ko-somezuke porcelain painting techniques we
continue creating playful designs and making table-ware that remains timelessly useful.
Pottery with dreams and a sense of fun
福
泉
窯
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10. 16 17Arita
FS13-01 Square plate
18.5 × 18.5 × h3 cm
FS13-03 Cup
ø8.7 × h14.4 cm
FS13-07 moon
10.5 × h10.5 cm
FS13-04 Rectangular plate
19.5 × 15 × h4 cm
FS13-02 Bowl
ø14 × h10.5cm
FS13-06 Round plate
ø28.4 × h2.4 cm
FS13-08 Mirrored platinum food
container with lid
ø10 × h10.9 cm
FS13-10 Hexagonal Plate
15.3 × 13.6 × h11 cm
FS13-05 Bowl
ø10.5 × h5 cm
FS13-09 Small table grill made of porcelain
25 × 14 × h8.5 cm
Fukusengama

11. 18 19Arita Yamahei Porcelain
Yamahei Porcelain YAMAMOTO Heisaku was born as a second son of YAMASHO-GAMA Kiln in Arita.
After World War II, he opened YAMAHEI-GAMA Kiln named after his name.
His son, YAMAMOTO Masaharu, incorporated and named it YAMAHEI KAMAMOTO Co., Inc. in 1972.
We are now aiming at being a challenging company to produce what customers want and also have high regard for
the traditional culture of Arita.
Challenge to the tradition and the future
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ま
平
窯
元
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12. 20 21Arita
YH13-11 two square boxes with cover
ø20.5 × h11.5 cm
YH13-02 warmer box
ø16 × h13 cm
YH13-01 egg shell series
pilsner ø7.3 × h15.8 cm max400cc
tumbler(L) ø7.5 × h14 cm max400cc
tumbler(M) ø6.2 × h12.3 cm max280cc
tumbler(S) ø5.5 × h10.3 cm max150cc
tumbler(SS) ø4.5 × h8.5 cm max85cc
old fashioned ø8 × h8.6 cm max350cc
YH13-03 steam box
ø19.2 × h15 cm
YH13-04 round box with cover
ø16 × h9 cm
YH13-06 round plate of the sumi drawing
ø29.7 × h2 cm
YH13-08 Rectangular plate with rim
40.8 × 12 × h3.2 cm
YH13-05 round bowl with rim
ø23.3 × h5.8 cm
YH13-07 round plate with rim of the sumi
drawing
ø27.5 × h3.4 cm
YH13-10 Rectangular plate with rim
30.8 × 15.5 × h2 cm
YH13-09 aqua round plate
ø29.7 × h1.1 cm
Yamahei Porcelain

13. 22 23Arita Riso Porcelain
Riso Porcelain Shinichi Terauchi (artist name: Hangetsu (half-moon)) was taught the art of sculpture by his Italian teacher, (Vincenzo)
Ragusa,atJapan’sfirstartcollege,theImperialSchoolofEngineeringandArts(inTokyo);aftergraduatingin1882hegot
employed at the construction office responsible for the construction of the imperial palace, and afterwards he worked in
Seto, Tokoname, Arita and Isobe in Japan, as well as at the Hunan Higher Education School of Technology and Arts in
Changsha, China, where he worked as a teacher. After returning back to Japan, he built a house at the place where Ri
Sampei was said to have lived many years ago, and started making ceramic sculptures like the Buddhist statue of Kannon
Bodhisattvaorportraitbusts.Henamedhispotterystudio“Riso”andthusitshistorystarted.
Astimeschangedthepotterystudiofocusedmoreandmoreontheproductionoftable-wareandbecamewhatitistoday.
HavinglearnttheKo-Imaripotterytechniquesbystudyingpotteryfragmentsfromthattime,ourgoalistomakefascinating
piecesofpotterywithwarm-hearteddesigns.
Wecombinetraditionandtheleadingedgeoftechnology,andthusconcentrateondevelopingnewproducts,well-suited
formoderntimes.
Growing out of the tradition, challenging to the legend
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荘
窯
業
所
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14. 24 25Arita Riso Porcelain
RY13-01 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Plate
(L) ø22.5 × h2.5 cm
RY13-02 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Plate
(M) ø16.5 × h2 cm
RY13-03 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Plate
(S) ø10.8 × h1.3 cm
RY13-07 FUKI-URUSHI Bowl
ø24 × h7.5 cm
RY13-06 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Square Plate
24 ×24 × h2.2 cm
RY13-04 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Bowl
(L) ø22.8 × h5.9 cm
RY13-05 FUKI-URUSHI Gold haku Bowl
(S) ø15.5 × h4 cm
RY13-12 FUKI-URUSHI Square Slate Plate
24.5 × 24.5 × h1.5 cm
RY13-13 Three-layer globe type bowls
with ICHIMATSU design
ø15.5 × h15 cm
RY13-11 SUMI Black & Silver Painted Plate
ø29.7 × h2 cm
RY13-08 FUKI-URUSHI Long Square Slate Plate
40 × 12 × h1.5 cm
RY13-09 Silver Painted Sake Bowl (Sakazuki)
(Type A: Ginjo-Bowl) ø7.4 × h3.5 cm
(Type B: Junmai-Bowl) ø6.5 × h4.5 cm
Type A
Type B
RY13-10 Silver Painted Sake Cup
h16.5 cm 360cc
h12.5 cm 180cc

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