Okawachiyama porcelain district, in Imari, Saga-prefecture

 

Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has 400 years history.

The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay.

The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European

export trade. Originally, an owner of the Imari porcelain was Nabeshima clan,

in order to develop and protect its outstanding technique, he gathered skilled

artisans and painters in  Okawachiyama district. Now. about 30 potteries are

manufacturing Imari porcelain.