is a type of

Japanese pottery , is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. Kilns have produced earthenware, pottery, stoneware, glazed pottery, glazed stoneware, porcelain, and blue-and-white ware. Japan has an exceptionall ...

traditionally from

Imado Imado (今戸) is a former township located today in Asakusa, eastern Tokyo. A ''maneki-neko The ''maneki-neko'' (招き猫, ) is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are u ...

, presently a part of

Asakusa is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known as the location of the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the . History T ...

, Tokyo.

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* http://imadoki.server-shared.com * http://www.amy.hi-ho.ne.jp/mizuy/arc/imadoyaki/dorokama.htm Culture in Tokyo Japanese pottery {{japan-hist-stub