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Mashiko ware is a type of stoneware known for its rustic appearance and use of local clays and glazes. Originating from the town of Mashiko, it became famous by the works of Shoji Hamada, a Living National Treasure of Japan.

Tokoname ware, famous for its red earthenware, is another of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. The high iron content of the clay produces a distinctive red color, and the wares are typically unglazed. It became popular for bonsai pots and teapots.

Shigaraki pottery is known for its thick, rough surfaces and natural ash glazes, giving a distinctive 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic. The Shigaraki area has high-quality clay, ideal for pottery-making, with production dating back to the medieval period.

Banko ware typically features earthenware with a distinctive purplish-brown glaze. It originated in the late Edo period and is particularly noted for its teapot production.

Onta pottery is noted for its functional simplicity and traditional techniques that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Its production relies on cooperative labor and the use of water-powered clay-crushing hammers.

Bizen ware is distinctive for its absence of glaze and relies instead on the natural properties of the clay, which is fired at high temperatures. The technique dates back over 1,000 years and is from the Bizen region, known for its iron-rich clay.

Hagi ware is recognizable by its subtle, earth-toned glazes and slightly rough texture. It has been produced since the early 17th century and is associated with the Japanese tea ceremony. It is known for its ability to change color and texture with use over time.

Arita pottery is known for its cobalt blue underglaze and was first produced in the town of Arita in the 17th century. It became known in Europe as Imari ware after the port from which it was shipped internationally.

Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. It's a philosophical approach that treats breakage and repair as part of an object's history rather than something to disguise. It originated in the 15th century.

Seto ware is one of the oldest types of Japanese pottery, known for being the first to use a clear glaze called 'Seto-gusuri'. The Seto area was a leading producer of high-quality pottery as far back as the Kamakura period (1185–1333).

Mino ware encompasses several styles such as Shino, Oribe, and Setoguro, originating from the late 16th century. It's noted for its versatility and innovation in glaze and decoration. Mino is one of the most prolific ceramic producing areas in Japan.

Ohi ware is a derivative of Raku, known for its amber glaze unique to this type of pottery. It was first created by the Ohi family in the 17th century, solely to accompany the tea ceremony.

Raku ceramics are characterized by their hand-shaped rather than wheel-thrown forms and often display a distinctly lustrous black glaze. Raku ware has its origins in the 16th century, associated with the Japanese tea ceremony, and it emphasizes imperfection and simplicity.

Karatsu ware features natural glazes and often rustic designs that are inspired by Korean ceramics. It has been produced since the 16th century in the town of Karatsu, which was an important port for trade with Korea.

Kiyomizu pottery comes from the Kiyomizu-dera temple area in Kyoto and is known for its delicate craftsmanship and beautiful overglaze enamels. The history of Kiyomizu ware dates back to the early 17th century.

Agano ware began in the early 17th century with Korean potters brought to Japan. It's distinguished by its elegant, natural glazes that often have a subtle, translucent quality.

Tamba pottery is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, with production stretching back to the Heian period (794–1185). Tamba-yaki refers to unglazed stoneware characterized by its natural ash glaze and rustic appearance.

Kutani ware is known for its bold designs and use of intense colors like green, blue, purple, and gold. Originating in the 17th century, Kutani pottery has a high-quality porcelain body.

Satsuma pottery is divided into two distinct types: the original, unglazed Satsuma-yaki and the more well-known, ornately decorated export ware featuring intricate gold designs on a cream ground. It originated in the late 16th century.