Yamagata is a "technopolis" nestled in an interior valley. The highlight for me was the tour of Hirashimizu Pottery, where I purchased a hand-made, traditional tea set.
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Heather Meadows > Bright and early, we waited for a bus to take us to Hirashimizu Pottery. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > James, Todd, and Brandon examine the bus map to make sure we have the right time. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Inoue-sensei "borrows" a bicycle to rest on while we wait for the bus. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Finally on the bus, heading to Hirashimizu. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > After the bus dropped us off, we had to walk to Hirashimizu. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > After the bus dropped us off, we had to walk to Hirashimizu. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Freshly-dug clay, Hirashimizu Pottery, Yamagata
Heather Meadows > The Hirashimizu courtyard, complete with Hello Kitty's bunny friend. My mom thinks the bunny is horribly tacky. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Pottery waiting to be glazed and fired, Hirashimizu, Yamagata
Freshly-dug clay, Hirashimizu Pottery, Yamagata
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Freshly-dug clay, Hirashimizu Pottery, Yamagata
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