Get close to Japanese culture by way of its pottery

Regardless of just how long you have

www.explorejapaneseceramics.com is a national leader in bringing so many aspects of Japanese culture to wider global attention, whilst also offering those visiting the nation the chance to themselves travel closer to, and experience Japanese culture first hand.

The world of ceramics and pottery in particular is an aspect of Japanese culture that has featured prominently in international interest in the archipelago in the modern-era, and thanks to www.explorejapaneseceramics.com is now an aspect of Japan that can be explored in-depth regardless of the length of your possible stay in the country.

Offering two tours, of contrasting lengths, one for a period of ten days, and the other for three (although itineraries can be amended to suit), the company is serving to bring anyone interested in the world of ceramics as produced by this island nation closer to the areas so prominent in such ceramic production over the centuries.

Especially so with the longer tour, this valuable and unique chance to enter and enjoy the world of potters sometimes considered Living National Treasure, the museums that house their pieces up and down the nation, and, most intriguing of all perhaps – their studios – the door has never been so open into a world that even regular Japanese do not have full access to.

Couple the avenues into Japanese culture mentioned above to repeated chances to spend nights soaking in geothermal hot springs as you make your way back up towards Tokyo from the southernmost main island of Kyushu – home to so many great names in domestic pottery over the years – and this will result in memories to take away and cherish for a lifetime.

Along the way, as you travel over the period of just over a week up from Fukuoka, around such iconic towns in the world of ceramics as Arita, Bizen and Mino, observing pottery demonstrations, listening to explanations of the art, or perhaps even using the final product as you eat dinner, there will always be ample opportunity to take in other aspects of local culture, not least of which are the Akaho Castle ruins. Another big name town – Mashiko – later in the trip will be followed by time spent in Tokyo’s busy streets where your own interests are free to act as a guide.

Shorter in length for those without so much time, a similarly interesting trip solely to Mashiko offers a glimpse into this side of Japanese culture by way of a pottery making demonstration, and even an opportunity to make your own!

Museum visits and time to wander the quaint old streets of this town so synonymous with pottery and ceramics will wrap a limited, but hugely enjoyable look at a world best accessed through www.explorejapaneseceramics.com before a quick trip will transport you back to Tokyo.

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