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Miyama kilns(美山の窯元)
みやまのかまもと Miyama Pottery Village

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The village where the abducted potters were settled; families that never changed their Korean names still fire kilns here.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kagoshima |
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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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