Focus on local Tono pottery artists who continue the pottery culture
Yamanohana is located on the banks of the Toki River, which flows through the center of Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. Mino ware and Seto ware have been passed down in the Tono region, including Tajimi, since ancient times, and even today many artists continue to operate kilns and work. Although there are many ambitious creators, there is no way to properly convey their work locally. Owner Kazuya Hanayama opened the gallery in the hope of being able to help the community in some small way.
Almost all of the artists we represent are based in Tono, and it's amazing to see such a wide range of artists with different styles in one area.
Nagatsuka Shohei's timeless cups are 3,850 yen each, and the 6-inch plates are 5,720 yen. 
Hanayama's policy is to shuffle the artists and display them without adding captions, as he wants people to view the works with their own sensibilities.
Among the local artists, one young artist who is attracting attention is Nagatsuka Shohei, born in 1991. His smooth-feeling Yakishime pottery is appealing for its stoically simple form and the natural texture of the clay. "He has an honest and straightforward approach to craftsmanship. I would like to convey not only the appeal of pottery, but also the artist's beautiful humanity."
Hanayama moved from Nagoya 10 years ago and worked as an assistant and manager for a ceramic artist before taking up his current position in 2019. He frequently visits artists' studios, helping them with their work while deepening his friendships and discovering the appeal of pottery.
