The history of Noritake overlaps the history of Western-style dinnerware in Japan.
The red brick structures keep alive the spirit of those early years.
This is the birthplace of the modern ceramic industry.
Noritake's products were sent out to the world from these red brick factories.
Photo taken in 1979
This brick structure, the first factory of Nippon Toki Gomei Kaisha was built in 1904 and remained in operation until 1975.
It symbolizes the history of Western-style dinnerware in Japan.
As you stroll around, you may detect a little of the atmosphere of those early days.
