[Hyogo, Minami Awaji] Awaji tile, a traditional industry with 400 years of history. A tile maker who continues to challenge himself with a focus on the beauty of Japanese architecture. Kawaraza (coaster) making experience.

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• Daisuke Michigami, president of Daiei Ceramics, is a family-run tile maker who continues to explore the wisdom, skills, and teachings of his predecessors embedded in each Awaji tile, a traditional industry with a 400-year history. He continues his tireless pursuit of these treasures to pass them on to the future. What keeps him going? We explore the secret. At Gallery Doza, a space entirely enveloped in earth and tiles, Daisuke Michigami personally shares his passion for tile making, including the appeal of tiles born from Awaji soil over time, the passion he puts into crafting each tile, the landscapes created by the layers of tiles, and his commitment to the beauty of Japanese architecture. Awaji tiles suffered a major blow from the unfounded rumor that "tile roofs suffered extensive damage in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake because they were made with tile." Even in an environment where the survival of Awaji tiles is still in jeopardy, Michigami has found great potential in "Ginfurubi" (tiles fired to a vintage, antique texture that is both new and nostalgic), and has continued to bring out new and different charms in Awaji tiles. This vision is now taking shape, connecting people through tiles and rediscovering Japan's traditional beauty. Tile maker Daisuke Michigami's "insatiable challenge" continues. After listening to his talk, you can experience a space enveloped in earth and tiles that you would never guess is located inside a tile factory, a view of the townscape that flourished thanks to tile production since the Edo period, and a glimpse of Michigami's passion for "beauty." At Gallery Doza, you can experience the new possibilities of tiles by creating your own one-of-a-kind "Tile Coaster." You can choose from a variety of pre-made Japanese motifs, as well as original designs. Challenge yourself to create a rich and expressive piece. Experience schedule: 9:00~ (20 minutes) Message from tile maker Daisuke Michigami (President of Daiei Ceramics Co., Ltd.) - "Creating the future of tiles" - He will talk while showing slides at Gallery Doza. 9:20~11:20 Experience making your own original tile coaster *You can start at any time between 9:00 and 14:00.