Takahama Yaki, from Kumamoto Prefecture, is considered the root of Amakusa Tōjiki, characterized by its "white, thin, and transparent" nature. Founded in 1762, its production relied on high-quality Amakusa Tōseki (porcelain stone). The tradition peaked from the late 1700s to early 1800s, during which sometsuke (underglaze blue) and Nishikide (polychrome overglaze enamel) were mastered, with prized wares exported to the Netherlands. Despite an interruption in the mid-Meiji period, Takahama Yaki was revived in 1952. This resilient tradition, harmonizing an ageless aesthetic with modern lifestyles, remains a vital part of the Amakusa Tōjiki heritage and a National Traditional Craft since 2003.