Dengama — Local services in Tokyo

Check it out if you are in the area but not worth a detour all the way if you are not nearby. As someone who does pottery I can tell you are not missing out on anything that you can also find elsewhere. They have some interesting crystal glaze pieces but not particularly well executed and the average tourist probably won't spend tens of thousands of yen on a piece.

I keep seeing these bowls or cups that look "hand made" very uneven with messy glaze dripping. I can tell you those are not actually worth much. Takes me 5min to do. Any local potter or person on Etsy is...

I always go here for pottery in Kappabashi. Don't know why people say it's expensive -- the stuff out front is cheap and the first floor is all pretty reasonable for the quality. Second floor are more artistic and handmade pieces from a variety of famous pottery regions throughout Japan. Of course they're more expensive -- not outrageous by any means -- and of course you get what you pay for! I've bought a number of things here for myself and as gifts and always been very satisfied. Recently got a tinware sake cup that...

I have visited several ceramic shops throughout my trip in Japan, and it was only at this particular shop that I made my first purchase. The shop offers a wide collection of ceramics sourced from various workshops across the country. They have options that cater to different budgets, ranging from affordable choices to more expensive ones. There are some truly beautiful pieces on the second floor. It is a shame that my luggage is already full, as I would have loved to buy more and...