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It's that time of year again! Every spring the streets of Mashiko are lined with hundreds of tent displays by potters from not only Mashiko but all over Japan.
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Last year 300,000 visitors passed through the festival. It is a chance for potters to display their work in front of a wide and varied audience, and for the public to meet the artists and obtain their works at direct to the public prices!
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For ten days the exhibitors brave the elements, and I for my part try to make it as enjoyable as possible. It is important to have all the comforts home, like a charcoal brazier for toasting your lunch.
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It also comes in handy for making the occasional pot of coffee.
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But when push comes to shove, we all know the most important ingredient in any successful outdoor event. Yes, that's right folks...Ice!
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So Cheers everyone, and if you in this neck of the woods, stop in for a pint.
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