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Japan's ceramic tradition crosses
over with many of its other traditions: tea, sake (rice),
and food, to name a few. The region around Tajimi - in Gifu
Prefecture - is one of the most important for clay and
ceramics in the country, particularly in the tea ceremony.
Ceramics Park MINO is a facility aiding in extending this
traditional craft, as well as a place to view ceramic artwork,
attend conventions, and experience nature. Comprising the
Museum
of Modern Ceramic Art, exhibition and convention spaces,
a restaurant, a shop and gallery, an atelier, a tea ceremony
house, and an observation tower with nature trails, the Ceramics
Park is definitely a destination place, its design by Arata
Isozaki befitting its programmatic aspirations and beautiful
site.
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