Ibusuki Yaki is a form of Satsuma Yaki, mainly Kuro Satsuma made in the hot spring town of Ibusuki in Kagoshima Prefecture. There appear to be only a couple of kilns: Chotaro gama長太郎窯, and Ginsho gama 吟松窯,
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Taishū Yaki has a long history, originating from the Korea Buzan kilns back to the Silla Period. It was established on Tsushima Island (in what is now Nagasaki Prefecture). It was active in the Edo period, died out, was revived during the Meiji period and dwindled again. It was revived again in the mid 20th century. There are two kilns I know about, Taishū Yo ( Kobayashi Tōgo 小林東五) and Kudagama 久田窯 (Kusu Akihiro 玖須明弘).
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Isshōchi Yaki seems to be a branch of Shodai Yaki. It originated in the 18th century but died out during the Meiji period. It was resurrected in 1935 but died out again. The latest revival was by Narita Katsuto but he died leaving no successor and so the kiln was abandoned once again.
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