The exhibition introduces the works of a total 35 artists active in seven major traditional kiln sites in Japan. They differ in orientation, including some who carry on long traditions of pottery production while pursuing ever-richer standards in their craft and others who seek to create individualistic works exploring new forms. All are promising artist who will be leaders of the nex generation in the ceramic art in Japan.

The theme of the exibition this time focuses on "vessel", endeavoring to sho how ceramic artists undertand the function of vessel, the beter to understand the present situation, and the future, of Japanese Pottery

The initiative is made possible thanks to: