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Tanaka Chōjirō: Pioneer of Wabi Aesthetics and the Raku Tradition Tanaka Chōjirō (長次郎) (1516 – ?1592), born in Kyoto, Japan, stands as a pivotal figure in Japanese ceramic history—the inaugural generation of the Raku family lineage. He is revered not merely for his craftsmanship but for embodying the core tenets of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic philosophy emphasizing imperfection, simplicity, and acceptance of natural aging. His legacy cont…
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