Arita Yaki is also known as Imari Yaki. It is fine porcelain produced in Arita, located in Saga prefecture. The features of Arita Yaki is typified by gorgeous blue and white porcelain and multicolored overglaze painting.
Since the porcelain process first arrived in the Arita region in the beginning of the 17th century, Arita Yaki was the only porcelain in Japan until the 19th century. And from then on, Arita has remained the largest manufacturer of porcelain in Japan. From the end of the 17th to the 18th century, Arita Yaki was very popular in Europe and was extensively exported there.
Therefore Arita Yaki brought forth enormous important cultural assets and various techniques of dyeing and painting together with Kyo Yaki. Both Arita Yaki and Kyo Yaki are called the most traditional and sophisticated pottery and porcelain in Japan and are known for their high quality and attention to detail.

- It is best to wash this item using only tepid water or mild chlorine-free dish washing detergent.
- If necessary, you may occasionally use a chlorine detergent.
- Do not sterilize by boiling, in a dish washing machine, or in kitchen microwave.