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VILLAGE Report #Mie Prefecture

A Banko ware vessel

[VILLAGE Report vol.20] 80% of Donabe Clay Pots Are Fired in This Town | Mie Prefecture

Yokkaichi Banko ware holds about 80% of Japan’s domestic share for clay pots. Ise katagami is nationally designated not as a craft product but as a “tool.” Suzuka ink is one of the few ink-producing areas alongside Nara.

[VILLAGE Report vol.20] 80% of Donabe Clay Pots Are Fired in This Town | Mie Prefecture

Yokkaichi Banko ware holds about 80% of Japan’s domestic share for clay pots. Ise katagami is nationally designated not as a craft product but as a “tool.” Suzuka ink is one of the few ink-producing areas alongside Nara.

Meoto Iwa joined by a sacred rope

Mie Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Ise Jingu is at the heart of Japan’s shrines. Yokkaichi produces 80 percent of earthenware pots, along with Akafuku and Ise lobster. We have organized Mie’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Mie Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Ise Jingu is at the heart of Japan’s shrines. Yokkaichi produces 80 percent of earthenware pots, along with Akafuku and Ise lobster. We have organized Mie’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.