Translations:Asahi ware/2/en
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History
Asahi ware originated in the late 16th century, during the Azuchi–Momoyama period. The founder, Okamura Jirōemon, began producing pottery near the Uji River under the patronage of tea masters who valued local clays and subtle glazes suitable for tea utensils. The name "Asahi" (朝日, meaning "morning sun") is said to derive either from the location’s eastern exposure or from the bright yet gentle sheen of the glaze that resembles the rising sun.
