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Kishu binchotan（紀州備長炭）

きしゅうびんちょうたん Kishu Binchotan Charcoal

Kishu binchotan（紀州備長炭）

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Fired above a thousand degrees until it rings like metal when struck; every maker draws the kiln differently.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townMinabe
Area in the prefectureKichu

FAQ

Where is Kishu Binchotan Charcoal?
It is in Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kishu Binchotan Charcoal?
Fired above a thousand degrees until it rings like metal when struck; every maker draws the kiln differently. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Kishu Binchotan Charcoal established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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