The production of Arita-yaki started in the beginning of the Edo era and it was at the top of Japanese pottery production by the end of the Kanei era. Export to Europe started after the 17th century from Imari Port and it came to be called Imari-yaki. The pottery features gorgeous and beautiful sometsuke and akae, which are carefully painted by craftsmen using techniques passed from generation to generation. As part of its duty to evolve with the transition of the time, metallic mold production is a repetition of "problem solving" Professionals who can overcome new challenges based on the expertise they have inherited are in demand.

-Everything is to make the impossible possible.

Constant evolution is required in "metallic molding". Basic techniques, as well as an ability to solve problems, are required in metallic mold production. TPS puts emphasis on acquiring basic technologies and conducting competence testing of "polishing with manual machines" on everyone involved in production. Feeling at the micron level is the bottom-line requirement for being involved in metallic mold production. We are also planning to gradually improve their skills based on their competence.