Japan - Oda #1

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Expedition
+ Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft.
Sea shell oil lamps were used by miners
working in the dark under poor conditions.

Japan - Shimane #1

Visiting the quaint countryside town of Yunotsu.
Yunotsu is an onsen district (natural hot spring).
Fine dining matches ceramics with flavour.

Japan - Shimonoseki #1

'Ikebana-Ten' exhibition gallery work (2018).
Highest level Ikebana artists invited.
VIP entry only.

Japan - Koishiwara #3

Koishiwara Museum.
An exhibition of traditional, contemporary
regional art and design of Koishiwara-Yaki.

Japan - Koishiwara #2

Contemporary Ceramics Koishiwara-Yaki.
Innovative and colourful, the bright colour
accentuates the layers underneath.

Japan - Koishiwara #1

Training with Mr. Syouichi Motonaga.
Expert of Takatori-Yaki.
883-6 Koishiwara-mura,
Asakura-gun, Fukuoka, Japan.

Japan - Oita #3

A specialist is visited of the highest quality.
Very few potters remain in Oita, Japan.
Outsiders of region/country aren't trained. 

Japan - Oita #2

Onta-yaki town.
Many small different shops dedicated to
local ceramic makers in Oita prefecture.

Japan - Oita #1

Travel to Hita Station, in Hita, Oita prefecture.
Research and training Onta-yaki techniques.

Japan - Okayama #2

Tutelage and training under:
Living National Treasure Mr. Isezaki Jun.
Time in his studio training and receiving advice.