Can you guess where a piece of art pottery was made (just by looking at its distinctive colors and shape)? And when it was made? Some pottery looks quintessentially American; other pieces evoke ...

Mugs in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and sunflower badges are seen in the city of Uda, Nara Prefecture, on June 2, 2022. (Mainichi/Akiko Hirose) UDA, Nara -- A pottery club in this west Japan ...

Researchers have discovered an ancient Japanese pottery vessel from the late Jomon period (4500-3300 BP) with an estimated 500 maize weevils incorporated into its design. The vessel was discovered in ...

Japan's Shoji Hamada is regarded as one of the most influential masters of studio pottery and has inspired more potters around the world than any other figure. Three of his pieces are on display this ...

Japan Journeys has created an exclusive 10-night Japan Ceramics Tour featuring privately guided visits to some of the country's most culturally significant ceramics sights. The itinerary has been ...

Jōmon pottery sheds light on the mystery of prehistoric Japan. Literally meaning cord-marking pottery, this is the most ancient type of pottery in Japan which dates from 14,500 to 300 BCE. Jōmon ...

Matt Richards, a potter and abstract calligraphy artist, enjoys throwing mud for a living. As a young boy, he learned a little bit about pottery from his grandfather, but he did not have much interest ...

Researchers have discovered an ancient Japanese pottery vessel from the late Jomon period (4500-3300 BP) with an estimated 500 maize weevils incorporated into its design. The vessel was discovered in ...