Our programs focus on wheel-throwing, complemented by porcelain painting classes and excursions to local manufacturers and studios.

Built in 2023, our studio is a modern and comfortable space at the heart of Hasami. Although it's located in town, we’re surrounded by mountains and rice fields - a calm and inspiring place to work and live.  

We – Mirjam Watajima and Kenichiro Watajima – started this residency to pass on the skills and experience we’ve built through years of working together as studio wani since 2017.

Hasami does not have its own train station, but it is easily accessible by highway bus.
We can also offer pickup from Arita Station or Kawatana Station.

We see traditional craft as one of the most efficient ways to achieve excellent results.
These techniques have been refined by generations of masters, and we believe they are worth passing on.

We are craftsmen, not writers — but we do our best to keep a regular writing routine and share updates from the studio.