Kiln Trace Japan

Curated Pottery Marketplace

Traditional Japanese Pottery

Explore Raku, Hagi, and Bizen ceramics through our curated marketplace connecting collectors with master artisans

📜 Documented Provenance
👨‍🎨 Master Artisans
🔥 Traditional Firing
Traditional pottery wheel in Japanese studio

Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Transparency

Kiln Trace Japan connects centuries-old pottery traditions with contemporary collectors and tea practitioners. Our curated marketplace provides provenance documentation and facilitates connections with master artisans.

150+ Master Artisans
500+ Verified Pieces
25+ Active Kilns

Three Sacred Traditions

Raku

Hand-built tea bowls fired in small kilns, reflecting wabi-sabi philosophy through natural variations and unique characteristics.

Hagi

Porous stoneware that changes with use, developing distinctive patterns and colors through tea staining over time.

Bizen

Unglazed stoneware fired in anagama kilns for extended periods, creating natural ash glazing and flame patterns.

Our Services

Curated Marketplace

Hand-selected pottery from verified artisans with available provenance documentation

Workshop Bookings

Facilitate connections with master potters for learning experiences and residency programs

Export Services

Shipping and customs assistance available for international collectors

Firing Calendar

Access to anagama firing schedules and information about custom commissions

Featured Collection

Traditional Raku tea bowl

Master Tanaka's Raku Chawan

Hand-built tea bowl with traditional copper red glaze, fired in small raku kiln

Fired: March 2025 ¥45,000
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Hagi yunomi tea cups

Hagi Yunomi Pair by Yamada-san

Traditional daily tea cups with characteristic crackled glaze, perfect for sencha

Fired: February 2025 ¥28,000
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Bizen sake flask

Anagama-fired Bizen Tokkuri

Sake flask with natural ash glaze patterns from 5-day wood firing

Fired: January 2025 ¥52,000
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Curated tea set collection

Curator's Choice Tea Set

Curated selection featuring pieces from all three traditions in presentation box

Various dates ¥89,000
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Master Artisan Network

Access profiles of certified pottery masters across Japan's renowned ceramic regions

Master potter working in traditional studio

Workshops & Residencies

Immerse Yourself in Traditional Craft

Explore opportunities to learn from master potters in their studios. We facilitate connections for various learning experiences, from weekend workshops to extended residencies.

  • Weekend intensive workshops
  • Week-long apprenticeships
  • Monthly residency programs
  • Custom group experiences
Pottery workshop with traditional wheels
Traditional kiln firing documentation

Transparent Provenance

Available pieces include documentation such as firing logs, artisan signatures, and studio certifications where provided. Our tracking system supports the preservation of traditional craft knowledge.

Verified firing logs
Artisan signatures
Studio certifications

Collector Membership

Enthusiast

Free

  • Browse curated collection
  • Basic artisan profiles
  • Monthly newsletter

Connoisseur

¥12,000/month

  • Exclusive rare pieces
  • Direct artisan access
  • Custom commissions
  • Shipping assistance & insurance

Contact

Location

3 Chome-3-60-1 Yanakacho, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, 343-0856