Southern Kokeshi (Tadao Sato)

Kokunobo Kokeshi

Since 1971, he has been training woodturning for his father, Jitsutaro, who is a recommended unexamined craftsman, and has been producing mainly unpainted works. Kokeshi dolls shaped like Kenji Miyazawa are also popular.

Seyama ware

It is made from high-quality white clay harvested from Seyamazawa near his home, and specializes in folk art-style flower vases, tea utensils, and decorative plates.It is characterized by deep green glaze, blue gosu glaze, and milestone ripples. It is also unique in that it is based on Kenji Miyazawa's work ``Night on the Galaxy Express.''

Taiyaki

Taiyaki is a type of pottery that was created in the middle of the Meiji era on a stand in Hanamaki Onsen.The pottery was obtained from Mt. Manju, a hot spring area, and was perfected by painstaking efforts to create a product with elegance that would withstand the cold climate of the country. . Currently, the designs have shifted from white porcelain to folk art designs, but the works are diverse and highly acclaimed as local masterpieces.