Aug 03 (Japanese Kitchen Tour) - Galaxy Glaze Gyokuhougama is a pottery workshop located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, renowned for its unique "Galaxy Glaze" pottery, which resembles a starry sky.
The workshop is run by Masanari Nakao, a 26-year-old graduate of Kyoto University, who returned to his hometown of Takeo last year. He is joined by Sten, his sister Yuuri's husband from the Netherlands, who has been training and researching at the workshop for about a year. The workshop is also home to two popular cats, Nelson and Pocky.
Sten is currently focused on making sake cups, a process that requires precision and practice. The article details the various stages of pottery making, including preparing the soil, molding, glazing, and firing. Each step involves careful craftsmanship and dedication.