Bizen ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Bizen province, presently a part of Okayama prefecture.

What is Japanese Bizen ware?

Bizen ware (called Bizen yaki in Japanese) is a form of pottery produced in the area around the city of Bizen in Okayama prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.

What is Bizen ware and how old is the pottery?

Bizen is named after the village of Imbe, Bizen in Okayama prefecture. It has a history of more than 1,000 years, which makes it one of the oldest pottery making techniques in Japan.