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From the beginning of the following Yayoi period around 300 BC, with the introduction of continental technologies like the cultivation of rice, Japanese pottery (陶芸, Jp. togei; also 焼きもの, Jp. yakimono) was heavily influenced by Chinese. However, people came to develop styles peculiar to Japan. Nowadays, there are many types of Japanese pottery. Each area has its own unique style. The modern history of Japanese pottery is closely related to that of the tea ceremony.
Also called Imari-yaki.
Bizen-yaki - Peculiar to Okayama. Also called Inbe-yaki. Reddish brown pottery, which is believed to have originated in 6th century. Hagi-yaki - Peculiar to Yamaguchi. Since burned at relatively low temperature, it is fragile and transmits warmth of the content quickly. Karatsu-yaki - Peculiar to Saga. Greatest quantity produced among pottery in western Japan. Believed to have started in 16th century15th century 16th century 17th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. Events Beginning of the " Little Ice Age" a cooling period that resulted in lower crop yi. Greatly influenced by Korean potters. Kutani-yaki - Peculiar to IshikawaIshikawa prefecture ( Ishikawa prefectural symbol Capital Kanazawa Region: Chubu Island: Honshu Area Total % water Ranked 35th 4,185. 22 kmē ?% Population Total ( Jan 1, 2003) Density Ranked 36th 1,180,744 282/kmē Districts:8 Municipalities:41 ISO 3166-2:. Mino-yaki - Peculiar to GifuGifu prefecture ( Gifu prefectural symbol Capital Gifu Region: Chubu Island: Honshu Area Total % water Ranked 7th 10,598. 2% Population Total ( Oct. 1, 2000) Density Ranked 18th 2,107,687 199/kmē Districts:17 Municipalities:99 ISO 3166-2:JP-21 Symbols Pre. Raku-yakiRakuyaki or Raku is a form of Japanese pottery characterized by low firing temperatures (resulting in a fairly porous clay body), lead glazes, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot. Raku is the traditional pottery form for creati - Peculiar to KyotoKyoto prefecture (; Kyoto-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Kyoto. The Existence of Kyoto is so important and dominant that "Kyoto" is almost never used to mean the Kyoto prefecture. Likewise, the area outside the bou. There is a proverb, 'First, Raku(-yaki). Second, Hagi. Third, Karatsu.' Traditionally believed to be the best kind. Ryumonji-yaki - Peculiar to KagoshimaKyushu region Kagoshima prefecture ( Kagoshima-ken is located on Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kagoshima. Kagoshima prefecture ( Kagoshima prefectural symbol Capital Kagoshima Region: Kyushu Island:Kyushu Area Total % water Ranked 10th. Started by Korean potters about four hundred years ago. Seto-yaki - Peculiar to AichiAichi prefecture ( Aichi prefectural symbol Capital Nagoya Region: Chubu Island: Honshu Area Total % water Ranked 28th 5,153. 4% Population Total ( Dec 1, 2002) Density Ranked 4th 7,130,802 1,383/kmē Districts:15 Municipalities:88 ISO 3166-2:JP-23 Symbols. The largest quantity of Japanese pottery produced in Japan. Even some Japanese people misunderstand the word Seto-yaki (or Seto-mono) stands for all the Japanese potteries. Shigaraki-yaki - Peculiar to ShigaShiga prefecture ( Shiga prefectural symbol Capital Otsu Region: Kinki Island: Honshu Area Total % water Ranked 38th 4,017. 0% Population Total ( Apr 1, 2000) Density Ranked 31st 1,337,770 332/kmē Districts:11 Municipalities:50 ISO 3166-2:JP-25 Symbols Pr. One of the oldest style in Japan. Famous for pottery of raccoon dog. Souma-yaki - Peculiar to Fukushima. Image of a horse (uma or koma) , which is very popular in this area, is the main pattern. Therefore, it is sometimes called Soumakoma-Yaki. Tamba-yaki - Peculiar to Hyogo. Also called Tatekui-yaki. One of the six oldest kinds in Japan. Tokoname-yaki - Peculiar to Aichi. Most of them are flower vase s, rice bowl s, teacup.