The terraced rice fields in the Kumano Kodo Takahara area are also called the "terraces of the sky." It has been 10 days since the recent shoot. In this area (Wakayama), it has become rare to see the rice being dried in the sun on the racks. Thanks to the absence of large machinery (?), we can still see this landscape. It must be tough for the farmers, but it's a scene that I hope will be preserved forever.

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Sep. 24, 2025
【Amakusa West Coast🍁Autumn Pottery Tour Introduction of Participating Studios/03 Mugen-gama】 The "36th Amakusa West Coast Autumn Pottery Tour" will take place from October 9 (Thursday) to October 13 (Monday/Holiday) at six pottery studios in Reihoku Town and Amakusa City over five days. 😊 During this period, new works will be on display for sale and there will be discounts available, so we invite you to visit and enjoy Amakusa ceramics and the scenery of the Amakusa West Coast 🌊🌅! (※Tenjiku Gama will not participate 🙇‍♀️🙇) 🍁🍁🍁 Introduction of Participating Studios/ Mugen-gama, quietly standing in the satoyama of Reihoku Town. From the works of the kiln master Seiko Tanaka, you can feel their unwavering commitment to "beauty." When we inquired about its source, she showed us a neatly arranged collection of shells. As a child, Tanaka picked up cherry and red shells during "spirit floating" held on local beaches during the Obon season, and became fascinated by the mysterious shapes and colors created by nature. Her words, "The truly beautiful things in this world are not calculated, like these," left a strong impression. It seems to embody the essence of Mugen-gama, which has a unique worldview. I hope you can hold and feel the charm of Tanaka's ceramic works, which are imbued with her dedication. During the period, there will also be sales of organic vegetables and potted flowers. 📍Mugen-gama 〒863-2506 588-1 Shirakio, Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture TEL: 080-1703-6886 ________________ 【 36th Amakusa West Coast🍁Autumn Pottery Tour】 【Period】October 9 (Thursday) to October 13 (Monday/Holiday) 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 【Venue】 〈Reihoku Town〉Uchida Sarayama-yaki, Kobo Kaze, Mugen-gama, Unshugama (※Tenjiku Gama will not participate) 〈Amakusa City〉Takahamayaki Juhogama, Amakusa Karatsu Gouyama Kame Gama (Jurogama) 🍁Two stamp rallies happening simultaneously! ※Digital stamp rally targeted at Kumamoto Health Points 📱 ※A stamp rally where you can win products from your desired pottery studio (application forms are available at each studio 📃) 【Contact】Amakusa Toseki Kenkyu Kaihatsu Suishin Kyogikai Jimukyoku (inside Reihoku Town Office, Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 0969-35-3332