What is Arita ware?
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Arita is a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture in Japan. The Arita ware(called Arita-yaki in Japanese) is one of the historical Japanese porcelain made in the area around the town of Arita. The term "Arita Ware" appears sporadically in records of the Edo period, but came into widespread use after 1897 during the Meiji period. In that year a railroad line to Arita was opened, making it possible for pottery to be shipped directly from Arita instead of going through the port of Imari.
