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16 September 2026

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Fukui factory tour teaches kawara tile making and smashing

Echizen Seramika's factory tour in Fukui shows visitors how Japanese kawara tiles are made, and how they are smashed.

Echizen Seramika shares the techniques for making and smashing Japanese kawara tiles as part of its factory tour in Fukui, SoraNews24 reports.

Factory tours are a fun sightseeing activity in Japan. Many travelers like to pick out places that not only show how wares are made, but also give them a chance to sample the wares for themselves.

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  • Factory tours are a fun sightseeing activity in Japan.
  • Many travelers like to pick out places that show how wares are made and also give them a chance to sample the wares for themselves.

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