Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Noritake Garden

When Rebecca was still in Japan we went to Noritake Garden, one of the recommended (or just well advertised?) tourist attractions in Nagoya. Noritake is most well known for manufacturing fine china and was founded in Nagoya. The garden consists of several buildings surrounding a garden area. The highlights of the buildings include a Welcome Center / Expensive Gift Shop, Cafe / less expensive store, and A demonstration center / Museum. The first two aren't worth mentioning, but I did enjoy the Demonstration Center which Noritake calls Craft Center. In the Craft Center employees were demonstrating various stages and techniques of the china manufacturing process. It would have made for some great photos if Noritake had not decided to ban them. In the craft center there is a DIY section where visitors can purchase and decorate various pieces which will then be fired and delivered. I decided not to decorate anything, but Rebecca chose to make a lovely plate for her Mom.

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