A one-of-a-kind creative experience that sends your thoughts into the cosmos. A pottery studio in Omotesando where art and traditional crafts fuse.
An atelier museum where you can experience contemporary ceramic art and kintsugi capturing the world’s attention
【Taku Nakano CeramicArts】
Located in Omotesando, Tokyo’s trendsetting district, “Taku Nakano CeramicArts☆ (TNCA☆)” is a one-of-a-kind space that sends a new wave of traditional craftsmanship out into the world. The “Contemporary Ceramic Arts” created by ceramic artist and kintsugi master Taku Nakano offer visitors a deeply moving and creative experience in a fresh “atelier museum” style that fuses museum and studio.
At TNCA☆—visited by top fashion brands, global companies, and VIPs from around the world—“Omotesando-Yaki” is created by modernly fusing materials rare in pottery, such as ceramics, glass, and precious metals, using kintsugi techniques, elevating them into vessels. Here, you can not only appreciate the works, but also, with your own hands, touch the world of art where tradition and innovation intersect.
Three Recommended Points
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1. A new kind of space: a fusion of museum and atelier
TNCA☆ is more than just a pottery class. It embraces the concept of an “Atelier Museum,” a unified space combining a gallery showcasing works by Taku Nakano and a studio where you can experience making pieces yourself.
Here, you can not only appreciate the works but also engage with the background and philosophy behind their creation, gaining a deeper understanding of the worlds of ceramics and kintsugi.
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2. Taku Nakano’s original “Okunodoi Method”
The “Okunodoi Method,” established by Taku Nakano through self-study, is a singular approach that elevates inner sensibilities and potential into form.
Across each stage—wedging (kneading), shaping (forming), trimming (carving), glazing (application), firing, luster decoration, and lacquer decoration—the method draws out the full power of the materials, producing astonishingly light and supple vessels and works with a profound, cosmic radiance.
Through this unique approach, traditional techniques are reinterpreted in a contemporary way, creating new value.
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3. The world-class “Omotesando-yaki” and the aesthetics of kintsugi
The “Omotesando-yaki” advocated by TNCA☆ is an innovative style that fuses different materials—such as glass and precious metals—with ceramics through kintsugi, creating unprecedented contemporary vessels.
Moreover, kintsugi, Japan’s traditional repair technique, carries a distinctive aesthetic that accepts brokenness as “imperfect beauty” and bestows new value.
TNCA☆ also offers workshops where you can experience the spirit of kintsugi and learn how broken vessels are reborn stronger and more beautiful.
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Facility Information
| Name | Taku Nakano CeramicArts |
| Address | 〒107-0062 東京都港区南青山3丁目8-2 |
| Access |
4-minute walk from Omotesando Station, Tokyo. Right next to Pasona Square in Minami-Aoyama. |
| Parking availability | Coin-operated parking is available nearby. |
| Hours |
By appointment only. Please make a reservation before your visit. Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Workshop sessions: 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start) • Viewing/Purchase of works (reservation required): 12:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 Tue, Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Workshop sessions: 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 (Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start) • Viewing/Purchase of works (reservation required): 12:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 18:30 Note: Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start. Time slots for viewing/purchase are also by reservation. |
| Maximum capacity | Approximately 60 people |
| Payment methods |
Purchases of works and kintsugi products: Credit cards accepted. Pottery and kintsugi experiences (on-site payment): Cash is standard. School/Lessons: Monthly fees and tool costs are handled via designated tickets or pay-as-you-go. |
| Fees |
Varies depending on the course and experience offered. Electric potter’s wheel experience: about ¥11,000–¥15,400; hand-building experience: about ¥7,700; kids workshops and kintsugi experience: from about ¥5,500. |
Other Recommended Information
At TNCA☆, the charm lies in a luxurious, personalized experience made possible by our appointment-only system.
🔸Achievements recognized worldwide: Mr. Taku Nakano has been awarded the Medal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon by His Majesty the Emperor, and has appeared in and supported the filming of many commercials for TBS-TV, Hyatt, ANA InterContinental, and more. His reliable technique and artistry are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.
🔸Multilingual workshops: Kintsugi and pottery lessons are also offered in English, so guests from overseas can join with peace of mind. Projects are completed the same day and can be taken home, making them ideal for creating travel memories.
🔸Special programs for corporations and groups: As team building or SDGs training, we also offer special menus that promote creative communication, such as having members represent “pieces of a vessel” and complete a single work together.
🔸Gifts and made-to-order: As a gift for someone special, you can purchase one-of-a-kind works by Mr. Nakano or consult on custom orders (reservation required).
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References
- Taku Nakano CeramicArts Official Website：https://tnca.tokyo/
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| Address | 3-8-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo Access |
| Official URL | https://tnca.tokyo/ |
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