First sale of Kasama ware Ibaraki Kasama January 3 12:52
In Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, known as the “town of pottery”, there is a “Saishatsu Kiln City” that exhibits and sells specially made Kasama ware.
At the venue, Kasama Crafts Hill, 60 potters who make Kasama ware, which is also designated as a traditional craft of the country, will open a shop and display and sell it.
At the venue, figurines related to the mouse of Kotonoe and a toothpick shaped like a mouse are sold.
In addition, there is also a corner that displays a ceramic piece called "Enkoma", which is a lucky charm for the New Year, and features a mouse dancing and lion dance.
Visitors were shopping for their favorite pottery while drinking free tasting amazake.
A 70-year-old woman from Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, said, "I came to buy a tea bowl or a cup of tea. I just enjoy watching it." This event is open until the 5th.