Aizuhongō ware

Aizuhongō ware (会津本郷焼, Aizuhongō-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Fukushima Prefecture.

Aizuhongō ware sake bottle (tokkuri), Edo period, mid-19th century

History

The origins date back to 1593 under Gamō Ujisato, lord of Aizuwakamatsu Castle.

Event

Aizuhongo market festival (会津本郷せと市) is held first Sunday of every August.

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See also

Media related to Aizuhongō ware at Wikimedia Commons


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