Pottery and porcelain (陶磁器, tōjiki, also yakimono (焼きもの), or tōgei (陶芸)) is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. Types have included earthenware, pottery, stoneware, porcelain, and blue-and-white ware.

Nearly every one of the 47 prefectures in Japan makes their own unique ceramic ware, using locally available materials, from earthy unadorned clay bowls to highly decorative white porcelain. This great variety of Japanese ceramics tend to be named according to their place of origin, including Tokoname ware, Bizen ware, Kyoto ware, and many more.

Japanese pottery, objects made in Japan from clay and hardened by fire: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Japan is a well-wooded country, and wood has always been used there for domestic utensils of all kinds, either in a natural state or lacquered.

The art of Japanese pottery, known as Yakimono, is a richly woven tapestry of history, culture, and technical mastery. It stands as a testament to Japan's long-standing tradition of meticulous craftsmanship and profound respect for nature.

Japan is home to a wide variety of pottery, each with unique qualities influenced by the local environment, traditions, and craftsmanship. Among the most renowned types are Seto, Mino, Kutani, Hasami, and Bizen ware.