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According to archeological evidence, Japanese pottery is the earliest in the World, dating back to the 11th millennium BC, marking the beginning of the Jomon period.
From the beginning of the following Yayoi period around 300 BC, with the introduction of continental technologies like the cultivation of rice, Japanese pottery (陶芸, Jp. tōgei; also 焼きもの, Jp. yakimono) was heavily influenced by Chinese. However, people came to develop styles peculiar to Japan. Nowadays, there are many types of Japanese pottery. Each area has its own unique style. The modern history of Japanese pottery is closely related to that of the tea ceremony.
Arita-yaki - Peculiar to Saga. Introduced by Korean potters at the beginning of Edo Period. Also called Imari-yaki.
Bizen-yaki - Peculiar to Okayama. Also called Inbe-yaki. Reddish brown pottery, which is believed to have originated in 6th century.
Hagi-yaki - Peculiar to Yamaguchi. Since burned at relatively low temperature, it is fragile and transmits warmth of the content quickly.
Karatsu-yaki - Peculiar to Saga. Greatest quantity produced among pottery in western Japan. Believed to have started in 16th century. Greatly influenced by Korean potters.
Kutani-yaki - Peculiar to Ishikawa.
Mino-yaki - Peculiar to Gifu.
Raku-yaki - Peculiar to Kyoto. There is a proverb, 'First, Raku(-yaki). Second, Hagi. Third, Karatsu.' Traditionally believed to be the best kind.
Ryumonji-yaki - Peculiar to Kagoshima. Started by Korean potters about four hundred years ago.
Seto-yaki - Peculiar to Aichi. The largest quantity of Japanese pottery produced in Japan. Even some Japanese people misunderstand the word Seto-yaki (or Seto-mono) stands for all the Japanese potteries.
Shigaraki-yaki - Peculiar to Shiga. One of the oldest style in Japan. Famous for pottery of raccoon dog.
Souma-yaki - Peculiar to Fukushima. Image of a horse (uma or koma) , which is very popular in this area, is the main pattern. Therefore, it is sometimes called Soumakoma-Yaki.
Tamba-yaki - Peculiar to Hyogo. Also called Tatekui-yaki. One of the six oldest kinds in Japan.
Tokoname-yaki - Peculiar to Aichi. Most of them are flower vases, rice bowls, teacup.
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