Kokuji Yaki is from Kokuji city, Iwate prefecture. Unlike the Tsugaru Yaki previously mentioned, the Kokuji Yaki is known for its white and smooth finish that many describe to look like women’s skin. Kokuji Yaki has been around for more than 200 years, but it struggles to find a successor. The clay and glaze used for the Kokuji Yaki has not changed and are all made from locally sourced materials. Due to the low percentage of iron in the Kuji clay, it has to be smashed into fine pieces, then mixed with orthoclase and water to make the base. Pottery made from Kokuji Yaki is typically used as Sake vessels due to its signature shape. The typical design used for Kokuji Yaki is kata-kuchi, which has a narrowed, mouth-like spout on only one side so that it can be used to pour liquid.