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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026

Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns Explained in 5 Minutes

from Daidokoro - the Japanese kitchen · host pat tokuyama

Japan has been firing pottery for over a thousand years — and six kilns survived long enough to shape everything from tea ceremony ware to everyday tableware still made today. In this quick guide, you’ll learn the six ancient kilns (六古窯, Rokkoyo) that defined Japanese ceramic culture and what makes each one instantly recognizable. What...

Japan has been firing pottery for over a thousand years — and six kilns survived long enough to shape everything from tea ceremony ware to everyday tableware still made today. In this quick guide, you’ll learn the six ancient kilns (六古窯, Rokkoyo) that defined Japanese ceramic culture and what makes each one instantly recognizable. What...

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