Bizen Hidasuki Cups #131Sohei Takashima is a talented, young ceramicist who was the apprentice under the guidance of legendary potter and National Living Treasure, Isezaki Jun. Despite his young age, Takashima's unique style has already earned him recognition, including the top prize in the "Tea Ceramic" category at the Japan Ceramic Association Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition. His passion for pottery was ignited during his university years, when he was captivated by the

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Crafted by the husband and wife duo Daisaku Hashimura and Michi Nomi from handblown glass

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preserving tales from an era when surroundings and technology felt entirely different

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advanced her expertise as an apprentice to master Xu Yanchun at Jiangsu College

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Dry aged and stone-pressed cake to preserve the quality of the spring-picked leaves