
Updated at 2025-04-22
This tea bowl, known as Raku Chawan, traces its roots to Japan’s Edo period, boasting a 400-year heritage. Specially crafted for tea ceremonies, it reflects the depth of Japan’s tea culture and traditional pottery. The name Raku was bestowed by the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and has since become synonymous with this revered ceramic tradition.
Alliance Date: October 23, 2024
Language: Japanese
Area: 79.16 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 51,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. Convenient transportation makes it an important satellite city around Tokyo, with a relatively young population composition. The city has 4 golf courses.