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Saga Prefecture is widely known as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. For more than four hundred years, this region has produced ceramics that became famous not only in Japan but around the world.
The story began in the early seventeenth century in the town of Arita. Potters discovered porcelain stone in the nearby mountains, which made it possible to produce true porcelain for the first time in Japan. These early works became known as Arita ware.
During the Edo period, many of these ceramics were shipped from the port of Imari and exported overseas. Because of this trade, the porcelain was often called Imari ware in Europe. Japanese ceramics became highly valued in royal courts and aristocratic homes across the continent.
Another important tradition in Saga is Karatsu ware. Unlike the colorful porcelain of Arita, Karatsu pottery has a simple and natural beauty. Its earthy textures and quiet designs reflect the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Together, Arita ware, Imari ware, and Karatsu ware represent three different expressions of ceramic culture in Saga. From elegant porcelain exported to Europe to rustic pottery used in tea gatherings, these traditions show the remarkable diversity of Japanese craftsmanship.
Today the towns of Arita and Karatsu continue to preserve these centuries-old traditions, attracting visitors from around the world who come to experience the artistry of Japanese ceramics.
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佐賀県は日本の磁器発祥の地として知られています
17世紀に有田で磁器が作られ始め、伊万里港から海外へ輸出されたことから伊万里焼とも呼ばれました
また唐津焼は茶の湯文化とも関係する素朴な陶器として知られています
有田焼・伊万里焼・唐津焼という三つの陶磁文化は、佐賀県の伝統工芸を代表するものです
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