Voice of Ceramics

Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture is the center of Mino ware, one of Japan's most historically significant ceramic traditions, responsible for styles including Oribe, Shino, and Kiseto that developed in this region during the 16th and 17th centuries. Voice of Ceramics is a cultural facility in the city that traces this history through displays, kiln reconstructions, and demonstrations. The city around it has a working pottery district with active kilns and shops, and the combination of the facility and the surrounding streets gives you a thorough sense of how the craft has shaped the area. Hands-on clay workshops are available at select studios in the district for those who want to make something.