The Soul of Uji Clay: Asahi Kiln-Master i and the Legacy of a Kyoto Tradition Asahi Kilm-Master i, more intimately known as Tosaku, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese ceramics, particularly within the rich tapestry of tea culture. Born in Uji, Japan – a region steeped in tradition and renowned for its exceptional clay – his life was inextricably linked to the preservation and evolution of the Asahi kiln, a lineage s…