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[Creating New 'Pottery'?] CGJ Launches Crowdfunding for 'Nakama-yaki,' a New Craft Industry in Nakama City

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Culture Generation Japan (CGJ) has launched a crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR as of May 21 to establish 'Nakama-yaki,' a new craft industry in Nakama City, Fukuoka. The project aims to build a sustainable local industry by utilizing the city's historical connection to 'earth' and establishing a circular pottery production facility.

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Q: Where is the 'Nakama-yaki' project based?
A: It is based in Nakama City, Fukuoka, with a newly established pottery hub, 'HUB LAB-NAKAMA' (1304-5 Hanyu, Nakama-shi, Fukuoka).
Q: Can anyone participate in creating 'Nakama-yaki'?
A: Yes. Participation is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, or experience through the public design call (until June 17, 2026) and future workshops.
Q: Why start pottery in Nakama City?
A: Nakama City has a rich history of craftsmanship related to 'earth,' including being the source of ancient Yayoi-period pottery and a former production site for bricks, which the project aims to modernize.