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Tokoname continues to be a thriving center of ceramic production, with both traditional and contemporary styles being produced. The city is home to numerous pottery workshops and galleries, where visitors can observe the creation of pottery or purchase items directly from local artisans. The legacy of Tokoname’s tea ware and kilns is preserved through ongoing craft traditions, exhibitions, and festivals that celebrate this heritage. | |||
In recent years, Tokoname tea ware has gained international popularity, with collectors and tea enthusiasts around the world appreciating the unique qualities of these ceramics. Despite modernization, the traditional skills and deep connection to the region’s clay continue to define Tokoname’s identity in the world of pottery. | In recent years, Tokoname tea ware has gained international popularity, with collectors and tea enthusiasts around the world appreciating the unique qualities of these ceramics. Despite modernization, the traditional skills and deep connection to the region’s clay continue to define Tokoname’s identity in the world of pottery. | ||