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 > Pottery workers, Hirashimizu, Yamagata
Heather Meadows > This master potter did not want me to take his picture. (Hirashimizu, Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > This master potter did not want me to take his picture. (Hirashimizu, Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Todd was explaining something here that I don't remember. This is where the pottery is fired.
Heather Meadows > Some finished products (Hirashimizu, Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > While we waited for my credit card to clear so I could purchase the tea set, the salesperson served us tea and engaged us in conversation. I was wandering around gazing rapturously at all the other items. (Hirashimizu, Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > Yamagata (6/3-6/4) photo
Heather Meadows > Finally, my new tea set in tow, we hiked back to the bus stop. (Yamagata)
Heather Meadows > On the way to the bus stop, I saaw this dilapedated building (Yamagata)
Pottery workers, Hirashimizu, Yamagata
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Pottery workers, Hirashimizu, Yamagata
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