Shigaraki, Shiga

Shigaraki (信楽町, Shigaraki-chō) was a town located in Kōka District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

[1][2] It also served as the imperial capital for several months in 745, before moving to Heijō-kyō due to a forest fire destroying the palace (Shigaraki Palace).

Shigaraki is famous for its ceramic kilns since ancient times.

Many local potters use wood fired anagama kilns.

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