A branded Japanese ceramic is a piece carrying the name of its region or kiln — Arita and Kutani porcelain, Mino and Hasami ware, Shigaraki and Bizen stoneware — each with a distinct body, glaze and decoration.
| Region | Body | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Arita / Imari | Porcelain | Fine white body, blue & polychrome painting |
| Kutani | Porcelain | Bold five-colour overglaze |
| Mino | Stoneware/porcelain | Everyday range; Oribe green, Shino white |
| Hasami | Porcelain | Clean, modern, well-priced daily ware |
| Shigaraki | Stoneware | Rustic, warm, earthy texture |
| Bizen | Stoneware | Unglazed, wood-fired, iron-brown surface |
Representative — actual line-up confirmed in store.
Crisp white porcelain with fine hand-painting.
Vivid overglaze colour and gold.
Japan's workhorse pottery — Oribe and Shino glazes.
Turn a piece over. Kiln and maker marks, the foot ring's finish, and — for finer work — a signed box (tomobako) all tell you it is genuine. Our staff will walk you through the marks on anything you are considering.