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Ceramics Destinations in Kyoto
A guide to the best ceramics destinations in Kyoto — Kawai Kanjiro's house with its magnificent climbing kiln, the Kyoto Ceramics Centre on Gojo-zaka, the Nomura Art Museum's tea bowl collection, and the Raku Museum. Essential stops for anyone drawn to Japanese pottery and the mingei tradition.
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Visit to hepburn springs
A few winter days at Hepburn Springs — staying at Shizuka, Australia's only ryokan, eating slow-cooked food at Cliffy's, visiting the Chameleon gallery, and making repeat trips to the Red Beard bakery in Trentham for sourdough from one of the last Scotch ovens in the country.
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Ceramic Destinations in Tokyo
The most popular post on Slowlane has been Ceramics Destinations in Kyoto, this post seeks to provide the same information for a Tokyo visitor.
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Fairfield Horseshoe
A long and rewarding day walking the Fairfield Horseshoe in the hills above Ambleside in September 2011 — clear skies and warm temperatures made for exceptional views over the Lake District fells.
