Newsletter (August 1, 2025, Gen'emon Kiln)

Hello everyone.

The scorching heat continues day after day, with record high temperatures being broken one after another in various places.
In addition, there is concern about natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and we pray every day that we can celebrate Obon safely.

Now, right now, from July 26th
This period, which runs until around August 8th and is the hottest of the year, is called the "Lions Gate."
The door to another dimension that connects space and Earth opens,
It is said that powerful cosmic energy pours down from it.

As for me, since I was a child,
This Pacific high pressure system stretches out,
The glaring midsummer sun shone down on the Karatsu sky.
It was my favorite time of the year.
I recently learned the term "Lionsgate."
There is something good about summer after all.
Even in the heat, there is a sense of positive strength.

Well, in the online store this week,
We are introducing several pieces from the famous Arita kiln, Gen'emon Kiln.
Traditional potter's wheel molding, hand-painting,
And then it's fired in a wood-fired kiln.
This is genuine Arita ware, made with great care and using traditional techniques.
Elegant, conservative tableware that will never go out of style, even as time passes.
Please use it as a subtle luxury on your daily dining table.

The intense heat continues for a while longer.
Please take care of your health and enjoy a healthy August.

Naoki Sakamoto, Owner of Ichibankan