Feeling the Quake in Kansai

For those of you worrying about family or friends living in the Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo (Kobe) and Nara, while many people felt the initial quake down this far south, the Kansai region was not really effected. People in this area should be alright....

Shigaraki Station Pottery Fair

Until May 6th, Shigaraki Station in Koka, Shiga is holding a pottery fair in front of the station in the square from 9am to 5pm. Shigaraki pottery is famous throughout Japan. It is one of “The Six Old Kilns”, which consisted of Seto, Echizen, Tokoname,...