A project to make the world's highest climbing kiln started on July 15 in Aomori/Kuroishi.

The project leader, Mina Tsuchiya, who is from Kuroishi, is currently calling for financial support through the cloud funding site “Readyfor” to build a 101m climbing kiln that is “the longest in the world” when completed. .. Tsuchiya launched the project for his father, Rika Imai.

Imai was impressed by the Tokoname ware vase that was burned during the Heian period, and began pottery at the age of 26. During his 45 years of activities, he received various awards such as the "International Open Call for Artists Exhibition, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award" and "Ren Exhibition, Prime Minister Award." Currently, he continues to carry out activities under the name of Ujo Yaki, with a workshop and kiln in Kuroishi and Toyooka.

According to Tsuchiya, the climbing kiln is a kiln made by using slopes so that the firing chambers are connected, and the higher the temperature, the faster the effect of residual heat. "Maki's ashes piled up in the work, and the natural glazed (Yu) pottery melted at a high temperature developed a complex color as it was exposed to the flames that carried the ashes, and it was a finish beyond our imagination," says Tsuchiya. ..

Mr. Imai has participated in making two climbing kilns so far. Taking advantage of that experience, in 1996 we started to build a climbing kiln that exceeds 100 meters. It was said that the kiln was built up to 94 meters, but the roof of the kiln was destroyed by heavy snowfall, and the kiln did not progress due to two cancer treatments.

The target amount is 5 million yen. The main breakdown of the support money is the brick fee used to make the kiln. The amount of support is between 5,000 and 1 million yen, and return items will include Karasujo ware and kiln cooking experience.

Mr. Tsuchiya said, “My father who is over 70 years old does not give up and is still trying to take on challenges. I would like to use my power so that I can support the back of my father who is producing works with unwavering creativity.” Call.

Project support until September 30th.