TOKI MINOYAKI

Toki City in Gifu Prefecture is known as one of Japan's major ceramic production areas and a key region for Minoyaki. Taking advantage of this long-standing industrial base, the city produces a wide variety of pieces ranging from everyday tableware to interior objects and art works. TOKI MINOYAKI was created as an official website to share the overall picture and appeal of Toki Minoyaki as a unified brand.

The BRAND CONCEPT section explains how Toki Minoyaki aims to create new value for the future based on more than 1,300 years of history and tradition. The HISTORY section summarizes the path of Minoyaki as it prospered as art and craft, then became closely connected to daily life through the production of utilitarian tableware.

In the TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE section, visitors can learn about techniques such as wheel throwing, mold forming, glazing and hand painting. The MASS PRODUCING section focuses on modern production technologies, including mechanization and the introduction of large kilns, showing how Toki Minoyaki combines variety, quality and industrial-scale output.

The TOKI MINOYAKI PRODUCT section features plates, bowls, mugs, sake ware, vases and interior objects created by representative kilns and manufacturers in Toki City, such as GENPOAN, ICHIYO TOUEN, FUJITA TOUKI, KANESE, HAKUZAN GAMA, SAKUZAN and KANEKO KOHYO POTTERY. It offers a comprehensive view of the diversity of design and expression within Toki Minoyaki.

In addition, the TOKI MINOYAKI STORY section focuses on individual potters and kiln owners, introducing their background, philosophy and vision for the future of Minoyaki. The NEWS and DISCOVER sections share information on events such as MINOYAKI MARKET and other fairs and exhibitions, making the site a useful starting point for discovering Toki Minoyaki both online and offline.

Official hub for Toki Minoyaki information

Operated by the Toki Minoyaki PR Committee, the website functions as an official hub that brings together information on the history, techniques, products and makers of Toki Minoyaki in a structured way.

Well-structured content from concept to mass production

Sections such as CONCEPT, HISTORY, TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE and MASS PRODUCING explain how Minoyaki evolved from artistic works to daily tableware and large-scale production, while preserving its craftsmanship and aesthetics.

Connecting products, stories and live information

The PRODUCT section showcases a wide range of tableware and interior pieces, the STORY section highlights the background and philosophy of individual kilns and potters, and DISCOVER introduces Instagram posts and news, connecting the local industry with users.