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Kintsugi artisan Sho Takeshita's brand ANYTSUGI has released the Simple Kintsugi Kit -kumo-, a lacquer-free kit that lets people repair broken tableware in a single day and use the mended pieces as food-safe dishware afterward.
IEGNIM in Tokyo's Yoyogi-Uehara area hosts a solo exhibition by Takatori Hassengama potter Yuko Takatori from September 12 to 23, 2026, showcasing works rooted in Takatori ware's 400-year "kirei-sabi" tradition, alongside a wagashi-making workshop with the artist on September 22.
Hiroshima Andersen's fourth-floor Copenhagen Room presents a Tobe ware exhibition from September 8 (Tue) to 14 (Mon), 2026, featuring traditional and contemporary pieces, limited-edition original designs tied to Andersen's long history with the craft, and a hands-on painting workshop led by a certified traditional craftsperson.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
A new 21cm size of "Oseiron," a cooking vessel that pairs an Arita ware clay pot with a natural cedar steamer, has been released by livareit Co., Ltd., following an earlier 15cm version funded through Makuake. The steamer can be removed for use as a standalone clay pot, and an optional ceramic lid is now available for the first time.
Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO, a renovated kominka hotel in Nara's Ikaruga–Horyuji area and the birthplace of ceramic artist and first Living National Treasure Tomimoto Kenkichi, marks the World Heritage registration of the Asuka-Fujiwara Imperial Capitals with a special kaiseki plan themed on ancient Yamato history, available from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.
AITO, the exclusive Japan distributor for Germany's Villeroy & Boch, is adding rimmed plates to the brand's Manufacture Rock and Manufacture Rock Blanc tableware lines from August 25, 2026, with a limited-quantity autumn recipe gift for buyers.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts the 7th "Utsuwa no Aki" from October 2 to November 3, 2026, spreading works from five Fukagawa Hagi ware kilns and eight artists across the hot spring town, this year themed around a collaboration with wagashi confectionery, with free admission.
Starting September 21, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of autumn programs — from a traditional Ryukyu performing arts evening and a healing scent-sachet workshop to a purple sweet potato dessert course and a yachimun pottery afternoon tea — inviting guests to savor the beauty of Ryukyu culture and the flavors of the season.
Two new pieces are joining Lisa Larson's "Nippon no Lisa Neko" series — the mountain-themed "Mata Tabi no Neko - Yama" and water-themed "Mata Tabi no Neko - Mizu" — marking the traveling cats' first appearance in Shigaraki ware, now available at the Tonkachi Store.
MONV.MitsuMame Omoya in Kyoto's Nijo area opens "Bizen and Bitchu Celadon by Iwatani Kiln of Okayama" from September 5 to October 4, 2026, the first show in a fall and winter lineup exploring pottery, woodwork, and textiles.
The Tokyo Art Dealers Association is holding Tobi Art Fair 2026 from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Tokyo Art Club, where 118 of Japan's leading art dealers will exhibit more than 2,000 works spanning antiques, tea ceremony utensils, swords, and modern and contemporary art, with advance tickets going on sale July 29.
Le-noble is hosting a limited-time promotion built around GINORI 1735, the storied Italian ceramics house, starting in Ginza on July 10, 2026 and moving on to Kyoto and Kobe, with the artist-designed Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection alongside classic lines such as Vecchio Ginori White.
On August 1, 2026, Tsuchiura Kameki House will host a film screening and talk session exploring the theme of "white" across white porcelain, overglaze enamel porcelain, and textile dyeing, bringing together three leading craftspeople including Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIV.
From July 4 to September 27, 2026, the Bizen City Museum of Art in Okayama presents "Teacup Merry-Go-Round," a display of around 100 pieces of European tea ware and decorative art that traces a century of modern design, complete with a Wedgwood-inspired café menu and a limited-time coaster gift.
Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street is offering a 3-night, 4-day luxury stay plan starting July 22, 2026, featuring visits to 潜龍酒造, a historic sake brewery, and 三川内焼 pottery kilns, with a special dinner at Restaurant Cathedréclat.
Discover why rainy days are the best time to visit Matsue, Shimane. From hydrangea temples to matcha teahouses, love-fortune ponds, and folk-craft pottery, four chapters of a unique retreat await you.
A new series called KOKON SHODAI has been launched, connecting the 400-year-old Shodai-yaki pottery tradition of Kumamoto with regional food culture and everyday life.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
A range of exhibitions and events is scheduled at Shibuya Hikarie's Creative Space 8/ in June 2026, including a pottery pop-up shop featuring works by 48 artists centered on Mashiko ware and a contemporary printmaking show.
A three-day event featuring pottery by local Okayama artists — including Bizen ware — along with sweets tastings and gift wrapping will be held at Sunste Okayama from June 5 to 7, 2026.
Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson's beloved Moonlight Mia ceramic cat is back in stock at Tonkachi Store for the first time in over a year and a half, available in limited quantities.
A special exhibition drawn from the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art's collection opens at Bizen City Museum of Art on July 4, 2026, featuring masterpieces of European teaware, coffeeware, and decorative ceramics from Meissen, Sèvres, Royal Copenhagen, Arabia, and more.
The Hasami Pottery Festival 2026 runs from April 29 to May 5 at Yakimono Park in Hasami Town, Nagasaki, with about 150 vendors offering Hasami ware at discounted prices along with hands-on pottery experiences.
A canned shochu highball and a hand-crafted ceramic cup, born from a collaboration between Amakusa Shuzo and JAPAN MADE PROJECT, are now available in limited quantities at select stores.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is hosting a major retrospective of British ceramicist Lucie Rie (1902–1995) — the first such exhibition in Japan in approximately ten years — running from July 4 to September 13, 2026.
A new Shigaraki ware coffee kyusu called KOGA is now accepting pre-orders on Makuake. Its lid-hole-free sealed design traps aroma during brewing and releases it the moment the lid is opened.
Tonkachi Store has unveiled a new special feature called "FLOWERS of ROMANCE," spotlighting ceramic vases by Swedish ceramicist Marianne Hallberg — from one-of-a-kind studio originals to the Japan Series crafted in Seto and Ureshino.
Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents "Motome Takayuki Exhibition," showcasing around 60 pieces of Kutani ware inspired by flora and white animals, on view from March 11 to April 13, 2026.
The inaugural Arita MONO・NO・SU Table Coordinate Contest 2026 is coming to Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, with applications opening on April 1, 2026. The contest pairs table coordinators 1-on-1 with local Arita ware kilns in a hands-on collaborative format.
Starting February 25, a new tableware series combining upcycled Arita ware technology with paper resources pulp is on sale at stores in Saga, Aizuwakamatsu, and Harajuku, as well as online.
A new series of Hagiyaki pottery called "Urara" is set to arrive on March 1, featuring handcrafted pieces with soft pink-to-milky-white tones and flower petal-shaped rims that bring a sense of spring to the table.
An exhibition featuring four rising craft artists specializing in lacquerware, metalwork, and ceramics opens at Seiko House Hall in Ginza from March 19 to 29, 2026.
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Kyoto Ceramics Cooperative Federation and Tachikichi are hosting an online exhibition featuring traditional sake and tea vessels fired in Kyoto climbing kilns, available from February 18 to March 18, 2026.
The Kutani Ware Kiln Site Exhibition Hall is hosting a winter exhibition tracing the development of red akae saibyo fine-line decoration in Kaga Kutani pottery, running through July 6, 2026.
Japanese furniture and interior brand AREA collaborates with OBI PORCELAIN to create contemporary Hinamatsuri dolls that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.
The Kyoto Pottery Cooperative Association celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition at Kyoto Ceramic Center, showcasing sake and tea vessels created by Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki artisans and fired in a historic climbing kiln in Uji, from January 30 to February 11, 2026.
From February 19 to March 1, 2026, Wako in Ginza will showcase works by four internationally active ceramic artists based in Japan, featuring tea ceramics, flower vases, and unique sculptures.
TERAS, a brand specializing in traditional Japanese Sashiko and Boro crafts, is hosting an art exhibition and limited-time pop-up shop at Toko Pottery Gallery in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture from February 7 to March 11, 2026.
The 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition is being held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 50 works by Japan's most prestigious ceramic artists.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
A new market specializing in tableware launches at Expo'70 Commemorative Park on April 11-12, 2026. The event features artisan creators from across Japan, offering a curated experience focused on pottery, ceramics, and wooden tableware.
Chugai Toen in Seto City will hold its 37th annual Zodiac Memorial Service on February 11, 2026, offering thanks to zodiac figurines that have completed their role and returning them to the earth.
GREEN SPRINGS in Tachikawa hosts a pottery market featuring over 30 artisans from the Kanto region, with special exhibitions from Auberge TOKITO and talk events on November 28-30, 2025.
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