Discover Japan's Great Kilns

Meet Today's Top Ceramic Artists

Different geologies, different clays, different artistic styles, countless kilns... The art of the flame is mind-boggling in its variations. Visiting the historic pottery towns, known in Japan as "touring the kilns," is an ideal way to indulge in the joy of travel and gain greater appreciation for ceramic art at the same time. On these pages we stop by Japan's most famous pottery centers and introduce noteworthy ceramists whose works can be purchased directly. Buying at the source will give any piece you collect a special place in your affections.

Visiting Japanese Kilns

Bizen

Tokoname

Seto & Tajimi

Articles from the 2005 WINTER issue:

• Sake: Sake Today - Sake Primer
• Behind New York's MoMA: Yoshio Taniguchi: Ken Domon Museum of Photography
• Discover Japan's Great Kilns: Visiting Japanese Kilns - Bizen - Tokoname - Seto & Tajimi
• Visionary Director Amon Miyamoto
• J Horror Looms over Hollywood: Hideo Nakata - Roy Lee - Koji Suzuki - Horror on the Horizon
• Shogo Tomiyama: producer of Godzilla Final Wars
• Pop Music: Steve McClure's picks for the best Japanese popular music in 2004

Kateigaho International Edition Issues:

2005 SUMMER - 2005 SPRING - 2005 WINTER

2004 AUTUMN - 2004 SUMMER - 2004 SPRING - 2004 WINTER

2003 AUTUMN - INAUGURAL ISSUE