Kenji Fukuda, captivated by the climate and culture during a trip to Okinawa, moved there and trained for 10 years at the Jiro Kinjo Kiln and the Tsunehide Shimabukuro Workshop. He grew to be recognized as the right-hand man of his teacher, and became independent by building a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village. He is particular about everyday tableware, and single-mindedly works on pottery, firing the climbing kiln alone in his workshop in the northern Yanbaru region. Kenji Fukuda Profile Born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture. Moved to Okinawa, captivated by the climate and culture during a trip. 1986: Entered the Jiro Kinjo Kiln and Tsunehide Shimabukuro Workshop. 1996: Became independent by building a climbing kiln in Ogimi Village. This is a rare item fired in a climbing kiln. It is a superb piece that was selected by visiting the kiln when it was unloaded. Limited stock! First come, first served, only one available. Please take this opportunity to get it. It is made with elaborate techniques without sparing any effort. The red clay body is brush-painted with a unique Okinawan white clay and then fired in a climbing kiln. Furthermore, it is decorated with red painting. It has a stylish and cute finish, typical of Mr. Fukuda. This is an extremely small choko (sake cup) for drinking awamori straight. It's a rare size. Please use it with pleasure. Okinawa souvenirs, folk crafts, Tsuboya ware, pottery sake vessels, Yachimun, handmade, exceptional artist's work, Tsuboya ware climbing kiln Kenji Fukuda Hakeme (White Brushstroke) Old Sake Choko (Extremely Small) 2 Because everything is handmade, each piece is slightly different. Since it is fired in a climbing kiln, there may be ash attached, and due to the characteristics of the earthenware, the surface of the vessel may be rough, or the cosmetic clay may be uneven, but this is not a defect. Also, the cracks on the surface are called "nyu" (crazing) and are caused by the difference in the shrinkage ratio between the clay body and the glaze, and are not scratches. Okinawan pottery is a folk craft, so there is no box. Size: Width approx. 4.3cm, Height approx. 3.2cm Note: We pay close attention to photography, etc., but the color may look different depending on your monitor.