Ishoken Pottery Design and Technical Center
Since the first students mastering the Ishoken training program graduated in March 1960, more than 900 young people have graduated and have been active as ceramists or designers.
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Ishoken (Tajimi city pottery design and technical center) was established in October 1959, transferring operations from the Minoyaki Overglaze and Enamel Decoration Research Center. Tajimi city forms the greatest ceramics producing district in Japan with neighboring cities, Toki and Mizunami. This district is called MINO and the pottery produced in this area is called "Minoyaki" or MINO ware, which ranges from tableware, tiles for architects, to tea bowls for tea ceremonies, which are represented by "Sino Ware" and "Oribe Ware". The history of the"Minoyaki" goes back in time to the beginning of the 7th century when "Sue Ware" was first made. Since then the Mino pottery industry has continued over 1300 years to the present day. Tajimi city aims to send information on "Minoyaki" overseas and to attract young people from all over the world, who are engaged in the pottery industry and aim to be ceramists. The Ishoken has a track record of accepting students from 46 different countries (including 33 countries arranged by Japan International Cooperation Agency and 12 other countries). Why don't you join us in Ishoken in Tajimi City, the leading ceramics center of the world in both industrial applications and creating cultural works of beauty? We will be looking forward to welcoming YOU and working with hearts full of passion for pottery. Ceramics Lab is a one-year course open to both International Students and Japanese speakers. The course is intended for applicants who have already acquired basic knowledge and skills in ceramics and are looking to expand their expertise. We also offer Design Course or Craft Course, both are two-year courses for those who can speak Japanese. These courses will be conducted only in Japanese using Japanese textbooks and learning materials. Location: 〒507-0803 Gifu, Tajimi, Misakacho, 2 Chome−７７−77
Experience Type
- Ceramics
- Pottery & Porcelain
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Ishoken Pottery Design and Technical Center
Ishoken Pottery Design and Technical Center
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- CityTajimi
- PrefectureGifu