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Brand Owner of Arita Porcelain Lab : Yazaemon the 7th, Satoru Matsumoto

ProfileAfter graduating from the Kyushu
University Department of Economics,
he started to work at a city bank.
After 3 years of working at the bank,he was called upon by his family totake over the family business to
conduct civil rehabilitation of 2billion yen debt.
In order to bring Arita porcelain thetop world level once again, hedeveloped “ARITA PORCELAIN LAB”
brand to suit the modern lifestyle,

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Arita Ware history
The beginning of Aarita WareIn the beginning of the 17th century, when Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi's soldiers arrived in Korea, the lord of theNabeshima clan returned home to Korea pottery andfound pottery in the land of Arita to make porcelain
was the beginning of ARITA WARE .
In the latter half of the seventeenth century, theKakiemon style, which is characterized by Japan'soriginal luxurious color imagery reflecting theGenroku culture, the white Immorale and a bold space
was made and exported to Europe, these are exported
to Europe, We swept the world.
Various technologies, generations, paintings, firing,and other rich designs inherited for 400 years are stillvalued as the best porcelain in Japan

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The tradition of Yazaemon Kiln

The tradition of Yazaemon Kiln
Since the foundation in 1804 by Yazaemon Matsumoto the 1st by opening a kiln in Kamikohira Hizen Arita Sarayama,the traditionof Ko-imari style has been passed down through 7 generations over 200 years.
Tradition has been passed down by challenging to innovation till today.
Ko-imari style ornaments, such as flower vases and decorative plates were mainly produced at the beginning. After the factoryrennovation in 1964, large variety of japanese and western style tableware became possible to produce in addition to ornaments.

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Exclusive Premium Experience at Arita Porcelain lab

On a visit to Arita Porcelain Lab, you’ll enjoy an intimate experiencebehind the scenes of an authentic Arita factory and observe talented
makers as they create one of Japan’s most prestigious exports.
The experience including a unique meeting with Yazaemon the 7th –Mr Matsumoto. one of Japan’s best known Arita Ware masters, for a
deep insight into Arita Ware.
You can also try your hand at finishing a piece of Arita porcelain
yourself.
Your own unique piece directly sent to your home address after thedrying process (around one month)

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Optional: Lunch at Arita Porcelain Lab Café

Arita Porcelain Lab Café – A café that enjoys
equipment and gastronomy
It is a cafe where you can actually enjoy the view of The worldof Arita Porcelain Lab with eyes and tongue.
Lunch with Arita 's local ingredients abundantly and acommitment to drink can be served at Arita porcelain
laboratory.
Along with modern Arita Ware, enjoy your luxurious moments.
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