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âYou don’t break in a Hagi cup.
It breaks you in â slowly, softly, kindly.â
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ð¬ð§ A Brief History of Hagi Ware
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Hagi-yaki (è©çŒ) dates back over 400 years,
originating in the early 17th century when Korean potters were brought to Japan following the Imjin War.
They settled in Hagi, a castle town in present-day Yamaguchi Prefecture, under the patronage of the Mori clan.
These artisans fused Korean techniques with Japanese aesthetics, creating a warm, milky white pottery that was soft to the touch and deeply cherished by tea masters.
Hagi ware became especially prized in the Way of Tea (è¶ã®æ¹¯) for its understated charm and evolving texture.

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ðº Why Hagi Feels Alive
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Hagi ware is known for a unique trait: it absorbs water.
Its fine cracks, called kannyu (貫å
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changing color over time â turning each piece into a personal story.
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ð¶ Tea, Sake, and Gentle Hands
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You wonât find flashy glazes or bold designs here.
Hagi cups are soft-spoken.
Theyâre about texture, not perfection â and thatâs why they feel human.
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ð§ Grandpaâs Note
âMy old Hagi cup has a crack, a chip, and a stain.
And thatâs why I wouldnât trade it for anything new.â
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Word | Meaning | æ¥æ¬èªèš³ |
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Hagi ware | Pottery from Hagi, Yamaguchi | è©çŒ |
Kannyu | Crackle patterns in pottery | è²«å ¥ïŒã²ã³æš¡æ§ïŒ |
Absorbent | Able to soak in liquid | åžæ°Žæ§ããã |
Patronage | Support from a powerful figure | ä¿è·ãåŸæŽ |
Tea ceremony | Traditional Japanese tea practice | è¶ã®æ¹¯ãè¶é |
ð¡ Closing Thought
In a world chasing perfect surfaces,
Hagi ware reminds us: flaws make stories.
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