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Reiko Teapot in Asuka, the most luxurious cruise ship in Japan
Reiko's (Koie Hiroshi) teapots are being exhibited in the most luxurious cruise ship in Japan. Asuka's company, Nihon Yusen’s message as follow...
Japan SUZU Kiln Re-construction from Earthquake is Ongoing (Sep 2023)
Takashi Shinohara's kiln was destroyed in the earthquake that struck Suzu in May of this year. With the support of many people, he started rebuild...
Do You See Tiny Silver Hairs in Your Cup of Green Tea?
Do you sometimes see tiny silver hairs on the surface of green tea in a cup?This hair is called "毛茸 Mouji" in Japanese. It is trichome in English....
What is Hidasuki? - Rice Straw Pattern and Color
Hidasuki is orange soft lines made on pottery using rice straw for decoration of pottery. It is old technique of pottery decoration. Some of teapo...
Name of Japanese Tea Ware for Green Tea Brewing
There are two major types of tea ware (tea utensils) in Japan. One is for drinking matcha and the other is for drinking green tea (leaf tea). The...
Suzuyaki Shinohara Takashi Kiln Reconstruction from Earhquake (Video news)
(Photos in this page are from Ishikawa Television ) We would like to inform you all the current status of Suzuyaki artist Shinohara Takashi Kiln R...
Ito Seiji (Jinshu) received The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays From the Government for His Long Year Contribution
In 2023 spring, Ito Seiji (Jinshu) received The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays from the government for his long year contribution to th...
What Tea Brings? Drink Tea Alone, Drink with Two People
Is the feel of drinking tea alone the same as drinking tea with two people?It is different for me. Drinking tea alone goes deep into my mind, rele...
What is Suzu-yaki? Beautiful Black Pottery in Japan, woke up from a 500-year sleep
Article https://shihateacomfort.com/oldsuzu (Shiha Tea & Comfort Website)
Earthquake Destroyed SUZU Kiln Again in MAY 2023 珠洲焼 篠原敬
SUZU Shinohara Takashi Kiln was destroyed again by the earthquake on May 5, 2023. SHIHA TEAPOT SHOP contacted Mr. Shinohara and knew that he was g...
How Tradition and Beauty Maintained for 400 Years 【Takatori Hassen Kiln】
Takatori ware (Takatori-yaki) is a pottery originating from the tea ceremony in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It began about 400 years ago and has co...
Shinohara Takashi SUZU-yaki 2023 Large Items - Wood-Fired Black Pottery
We introduce Shinohara Takashi SUZU-yaki 2023 new large Items These items are available for order at SHIHA TEAPOT SHOP. Those are new works of Shin...