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Miyama kilns(美山の窯元)

みやまのかまもと Miyama Pottery Village

Miyama kilns(美山の窯元)

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The village where the abducted potters were settled; families that never changed their Korean names still fire kilns here.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
Area in the prefectureKagoshima

FAQ

Where is Miyama Pottery Village?
It is in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Miyama Pottery Village?
The village where the abducted potters were settled; families that never changed their Korean names still fire kilns here. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Miyama Pottery Village established?
It dates from 1598.

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