The history of Nanbu cast iron ware (kettle) has started back in 400 years ago when the 27th king of Nanbu clan, named Nanbu Toshinao started to build his castle town at Morioka. Nanbu clan spent over 2 generations (1596-1615) for the development of Nanbu castle town and the local indu...
It is a tragic story of betrayal and clan wars and Hojo Tokimune is at the center of it all. The main focus of the story is Hojo Tokiyori's older sons, their relationship, and their views and actions concerning Kublai Khan's attempted invasion. The two brothers, Tokimune and Tokisuke...
Suzuki family was brought to Iwate as an official caster for Nanbu clan. Suzuki family inherits their craftsmanship until today. It is up to 15th generation.The 13th Suzuki Morihisa was awarded a Human National Treasure of Country: 国定無形文化財. ...
The history of Tokoname is very long. It was started since 12th century. It is one of the oldest kiln (窯) in Japan. During Edo Era (which started since year 1603), Tokoname developed 2 different styles which were known asMayakemono (真焼物) and Akamono (赤物). For Mayakemono, the...
By 1247, when members of the house and clan held, through appointment, dominion over half the provinces of Japan, Hōjō rule tended to becomeauthoritarian, and the regency was run not from its titular office but from Hōjō headquarters as a family council. This assumption of power, beginning...