The large ceramic board artwork (ceramic board pillars), the first collaborative creation between our company and Kutani ware potter Tokuda Yasokichi, the fourth-generation, has been installed at two locations within the newly opened complex building “Urecious Komatsu”, east area of Komatsu Station in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It was unveiled to the public on October 23rd. Kutani ware is a traditional craft of the Minami-Kaga region, and this marks the 15th anniversary since the fourth-generation artist succeeded the name Tokuda Yasokichi.
Ceramic board pillars installed in the foyer
The ceramic board pillars are based on designs from the fourth-generation master's representative Kutani ware works: “Mizuho” (Abundant Rice) and “Shōjō” (Shojo). “Mizuho” depicts golden rice ears bowing under their heavy harvest. “Shōjō” refers to the ancient color ‘shōjōhi’ (shojo red) and is named after the Noh play “Shojo,” performed by actors wearing red costumes. Two ceramic board pillars, each 3 meters tall and 80 centimeters wide, based on the “Mizuho” design, were installed in the foyer of Urecious Komatsu. One pillar, 5 meters tall and 90 centimeters wide, based on the “Shōjō” design, was installed in the Komatsu Hokuden Hall.
Exterior of Urecious Komatsu 
Ceramic Board Piller Installed at Komatsu Hokuden Hall 
Tokuda Yasoikichi's Masterpiece “Mizuho” Color-glazed Vase 
Tokuda Yasokichi's Masterpiece “Shōjō” Color-glazed Vase
The fourth-generation artist personally visited our Shigaraki factory, meticulously focusing on subtle variations in color intensity and gradation. Through repeated prototyping and discussions, the work was completed. This achievement leveraged our strengths: precise production techniques for artistic expression and unparalleled technology for firing large ceramic boards without distortion.
We believe this work will provide a new opportunity to experience the culture of the Minami-Kaga region up close. Moving forward, our company will continue to undertake various challenges aimed at deepening and spreading understanding of regional cultures.
