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Kasama, Ibaraki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kasama officially achieved city status (市) in August 1, 1958, after the towns (町) of Kasama and Inada merged. It is noted for its fine quality, and thus Kasama is one of the most important artistic centers in the Kanto region. Kasama's pottery has a long history, which is connected with that of nearby Mashiko. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kasama   (538 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Ibaraki is also a city located in Osaka, Japan. Ibaraki prefecture (茨城県; Ibaraki-ken) is located in the Kanto region on Honshu island, Japan. By mistake the name of the prefecture is often called "Ibaragi". www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/i/ib/ibaraki_prefecture.html   (34 words)

[No title] Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province, until the abolition of the Han system in 1871. Ibaraki Prefecture is the northeastern part of the Kanto region, stretching between Tochigi Prefecture and the Pacific Ocean and bounded on the north and south by Fukushima Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture. Ibaraki's population is increasing modestly as the Greater Tokyo region spreads out. www.homestayfinder.com /Dictionary.aspx?q=Ibaraki_Prefecture   (411 words)

Ibaraki Prefecture - Iridis Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Ibaraki is also a city: see Ibaraki, Osaka. Ibaraki prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province The prefecture is often called "Ibaragi"; however, the official name is "Ibaraki." It is also sometimes jokingly refered as "Chibaragi" combining Chiba and Ibaraki together. www.iridis.com /Ibaraki_Prefecture   (53 words)

City Life News Online / TRIP OUT / KASAMA Kasama is one of those places you take an instant liking to the moment you get off the train because it is in the middle of nowhere and fields are all around. Kasama Inari Shrine is, with Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto (the shrine featured in a Kabuki play Yoshitsune Senbonzakura) and Toyokawa Inari Shrine in Aichi-ken, one of the three most popular Inari shrines in the country. This time of the year you'll be going to Kasama for the Kiku Matsuri, which comprises a chrysanthemum doll exhibition. www.merit5.co.jp /citylifenews/tripout/kasama/kasama.html   (687 words)

Japan Today   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Its name - Eco Frontier Kasama - is just the kind of sunny euphemism one would expect from the country that created the enormous waste dump on Tokyo Bay named Yume no Shima (dream island). That battle is ongoing, but in the meanwhile, a group with the dubious name of "Ibaraki Prefectural Environmental Protection Organization" continues to garner suspicion. Despite funds supplied from the Ibaraki prefectural government, local towns and villages and the national treasury, a considerable shortfall has delayed completion of the project. www.japantoday.com /e/i?content=kuchikomi&id=276   (436 words)

b-zenjapan - Traditional Crafts of Japan : Ibaraki - Kasama Ware Kasama pottery started in the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868) and was influenced by the feudal system until the abolition of the clans and the establishment of prefectures in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The type of products fired have changed gradually over the years since the end of World War II and at present tableware, flower vases and ornaments are being made. The area is attracting attention because of the great variety of styles which exist, ranging from some really original pieces to those which are more traditional, and still others with a more modern look. www.b-zenjapan.com /crafts/ibaraki_02.phtml   (222 words)

Japanese Nesting Kataguchi: 3 Spouted Bowls These bowls appear to be from the Kasama kilns of Ibaraki prefecture. Kasama is close to Mashiko, famous for its folk style teapots. Pottery was first made in the late 18th century in Kasama, initiated by a pottery from Shigaraki. www.trocadero.com /blueandwhiteamerica/items/1072/item1072.html   (127 words)

Kashima District, Ibaraki - InformationBlast There is a city in Ibaraki with this name, see Kashima, Ibaraki. Kashima (鹿島郡;; -gun) is a district located in Ibaraki, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 141,935 and a density of 404.21 persons per km². www.informationblast.com /Kashima_District,_Ibaraki.html   (67 words)

Hike to Atago-san and Nantai-san near Kasama -- Nicolas Delerue's travel pictures and photo gallery This hike was organised by TWMC to go to the Kasama potery fair. Pictures taken in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan on 3 May 2005. Kids attraction in Kasama potery fair: Once you have broken the ball you can get one of the candy that was inside... pictures.nicolas.delerue.org /japan/20030503_atagoSan   (189 words)

Museums Arts and Entertainment Ibaraki Prefectures Ibaraki Nature Museum - Contains a small forest, a pond, and a rice field to represent the traditional scenery of the Kanto area. Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History - Mito based museum. Kasama Nichido Museum of Art - Art Museum in Kasama City. www.1mall.com /ODP/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Arts_and_Entertainment/Museums   (254 words)

Kinsai Jomon Kogo by Uetake Satoshi Uetake Satoshi (1956-) was born in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, and apprenticed under talented Kasama potter Nakano Koji in 1978, while becoming independent and forming his own kiln in 1984. Uetake is a potter who represents a new generation of artists from Ibaraki, and is highly skilled in his techniques -such is evident in the linear patterns, which take much time and effort to complete. He name is growing in recognition overseas as well, and is certainly an artist to watch. www.trocadero.com /japanesepottery/items/308274/item308274store.html   (225 words)

Tough Time Handling That Morning Cup of Joe? Try UD Tableware   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Thirteen of the town’s 230 potteries currently create and sell the UD tableware featuring everything from cups with straighter handles for easier gripping to soup bowls with brims that that tilt inward rather than out to minimize spilling. The idea of the town’s arts community becoming involved in creating UD tableware came from a local dentist, Shoichi Hanawa, who noticed that, while making rounds to visit elderly patients, many of them would be eating meals from paper plates for safety reasons while still requiring additional assistance. Hanawa pitched his idea for UD tableware to the Ceramics Technology Office of the Ibaraki prefectural government's Industrial Technology Institute with the promise that creating tableware that could be easily used by people of all abilities would make dining a more pleasant experience for everyone. www.ergoweb.com /news/detail.cfm?print=on&id=930   (390 words)

Kasumigaura, Ibaraki - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Kasumigaura (かすみがうら市; -shi) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan. Kasumigaura was formerly a town in Niihari District and became a city on March 28, 2005 after merging with the neighboring town of Chiyoda, Ibaraki. As of March 1, 2005 population data, the city has an estimated population of 45,373 and a density of 382 persons per km²;. www.grohol.com /psypsych/Kasumigaura,_Ibaraki   (134 words)

Litos: The Inada Granite, Japanese traditional light grey ornamental rock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Many varieties of ornamental rocks of the world called popularly “white granite” are metamorphic rocks, however, magmatic rocks also are present, such as Granito Braco Ceará of Brazil and Inada Granite of Japan. The quarry of Inada Granite is situated at Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. At the factory of the Inada Granite installed at Kasama, excellent systems of industrial equipments are in operation. www.litosonline.com /articles/76/ar7601e.shtml   (952 words)

Society and Culture : Regional : Asia : Japan : Prefectures : Ibaraki : Society and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Includes sites that reflect the history, culture, and composition of the people of Ibaraki Prefecture. Ibaraki International Association: Site for international exchange, and assistance for foreigners in Ibaraki. Kasama Inari Jinja: Shinto shrine in Kasama city. www.webinfosearch.com /Top/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (195 words)

Institute DDB (Detail)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Ibaraki Prefectural Industrial Experiment Station, Ibaraki Prefectural Textile Research Institute, Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Research Institute, and Ibaraki Prefectural Food Experiment Station were united, then Ibaraki Prefectural Industry Technology Center was inaugurated. Ibaraki Salon was opened in Tsukuba Research Support Center. -Ibaraki Prefectural Industry Technology Center promotes "Virtual Corporation, Ibaraki" for exhibiting coordinate function so that intelligent, human, and economic resources in Ibaraki Prefecture should be effectively used and supports original and independent industry. read.jst.go.jp:8080 /ddbs/plsql/KKN_EG_14?code=E114000000   (280 words)

Society and Culture Canadian Content > Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Ibaraki: Society_and_Culture: Additional Information: Includes sites that reflect the history, culture, and composition of the people of Ibaraki Prefecture. Also includes the sites of local social-service resources and institutions that serve this prefecture. www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (115 words)

Javorie.com :: Regional :: Asia :: Japan :: Prefectures :: Ibaraki :: Society and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Javorie.com :: Regional :: Asia :: Japan :: Prefectures :: Ibaraki :: Society and Culture Site for international exchange, and assistance for foreigners in Ibaraki. Adam Sifuentes broke into an ex-girlfriend's home, killed her dog, cat, and parakeet and set the apartment on fire, because he couldn't handle having been dumped. www.exil.sk /directory/index.php/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (564 words)

Library and Museums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) * From JR Mito station take an Ibaraki Kotsu bus bound for Sakuragawa-Nishidanchi and get off at Kairakuen-Iriguchi. An additional charge is required for entry to the museum during special exhibitions. Admission is free on Ibaraki's Independence Day (November 13). www.pref.ibaraki.jp /bukyoku/seikan/kokuko/en/library/lib_02_06.htm   (149 words)

Images of PCD2953   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Dictyosphaerium, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Kasama Park, Kasama city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii Dictyosphaerium, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Otto-Numa (pond) Chosei-chi, Tsuchiura city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii Dictyosphaerium, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Otto-Numa (pond), Tsuchiura city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii mtlab.biol.tsukuba.ac.jp /WWW/PDB3/PCD2953/PCD2953.html   (622 words)

Japan With Kids - Forums Anyway, I’ve picked up a few area events again for those who are staying in town or in Japan during the “Golden Week” holidays or Summer. For those who don't know, Potiron-no-Mori is located in Ibaraki, but is literally minutes away from Chiba Prefecture(According to their website, it takes only 30 min. There'll be a family-oriented event this weekend in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki. www.tokyowithkids.com /discussions/messages/8/157.html?MondayApril1820050357pm   (9814 words)

Dynamic Directory - Regional - Asia - Japan - Prefectures - Ibaraki - Society and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Dynamic Directory - Regional - Asia - Japan - Prefectures - Ibaraki - Society and Culture Top: Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Ibaraki: Society and Culture: - Site for international exchange, and assistance for foreigners in Ibaraki. www.maximumedge.com /dir/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (97 words)

Japan: Prefectures: Ibaraki: Localities: Kasama, Japanese Kasama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Japan / Prefectures / Ibaraki / Localities / Kasama Kasama Nichido Museum of Art Art Museum in Kasama City. Japan: Prefectures: Ibaraki: Localities: Kasama - Japanese Kasama japan.mousemagnet.com /kasama.php   (76 words)

CEOExpress - Web Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Adventures in Missions (AIM) Mito, Japan - Local site for mission based in Lubbock, Texas. Ibaraki International Association - Site for international exchange, and assistance for foreigners in Ibaraki. Personal Open Directory is open source software by J. www.ceoexpress.com /cgi-bin/podd.pl?dir=/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (120 words)

Images of PCD2903   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Loxodes, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Otto-Numa (pond), Tsuchiura city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii Stentor, stock Ika-1, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Kasama Park, Kasama city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii Nassula, cell body μm long, μm wide, x 640, Otto-Numa (pond), Tsuchiura city, Ibaraki Pref., Japan, July 2002 by Y. Tsukii mtlab.biol.tsukuba.ac.jp /WWW/PDB4/PCD2903/PCD2903.html   (339 words)

Ibaraki Prefecture Details, Meaning Ibaraki Prefecture Article and Explanation Guide Ibaraki Prefecture Details, Meaning Ibaraki Prefecture Article and Explanation Guide Ibaraki Prefecture Guide, Meaning, Facts, Information and Description Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About Ibaraki Prefecture www.e-paranoids.com /i/ib/ibaraki_prefecture.html   (92 words)

Museums Canadian Content > Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Ibaraki: Arts_and_Entertainment: Museums: Additional Information: Ibaraki based museums devoted to a broad range of subjects, including history, science, technology, and nature, as well as arts and culture. This page was last updated on August 17th, 2005 www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Arts_and_Entertainment/Museums   (88 words)

Regional Asia Japan Prefectures Ibaraki Society and Culture UK Web Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Regional Asia Japan Prefectures Ibaraki Society and Culture UK Web Directory Regional Asia Japan Prefectures Ibaraki Society and Culture UKSprite - Search Engine For Britain Copyright © 2000 - 2005 UKSprite.com www.uksprite.com /odir/index.php?cat=/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Ibaraki/Society_and_Culture   (141 words)

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