{"product_id":"jinshige-junheisu-and-bizaenyaki","title":"PREORDER Tourakuen Bizen ware Sake Cup by Junpei Kaneshige","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the craftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJumpei Kaneshige carries forward a 500-year family legacy in Bizen ware pottery, or bizen-yaki, one of Japan’s oldest and most revered forms of pottery. Originating in Bizen Province, Okayama Prefecture and dating back to the 8th century, Bizen-yaki is known for its earthy textures and natural, unglazed beauty—qualities that Kaneshige continues to honor in every piece he creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduate of Waseda University with further studies in ceramics at Long Island University in the United States, Kaneshige brings a modern sensibility to this ancient craft. From his serene mountain-view studio set upon the mineral-rich soil of Bizen, he handcrafts ceremonial tea, flower arrangement, sake, and tableware that seamlessly blend tradition with contemporary living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis grandfather, Kaneshige Toyo (1896–1967), was instrumental in reviving Bizen-yaki during Japan’s industrial era and was named a Living National Treasure for preserving its artistry and cultural significance. The Kaneshige family is one of the six original shokunin, or honorable craftsman families, in Bizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Kaneshige continues his family’s legacy, preserving the soul of Bizen ware and reimagining it for modern life. The distinctive patterns of Bizen ware are the result of \"happy accidents\"—organic, one-of-a-kind designs born from the unpredictable interplay of ash, flame, and heat in the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tourakuen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237225947501,"sku":"3000000004","price":401.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/3427\/9368\/files\/NO-20260420113306171.jpg?v=1776653354","url":"https:\/\/miaumall.com\/ja\/products\/jinshige-junheisu-and-bizaenyaki","provider":"MiauMall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}