Toki (Gifu)

Toki City Hall
Toki-shi ; 土岐市
Geographical location in Japan
Region :	Chūbu
Prefecture :	Gifu
Coordinates :	35 ° 21 ' N , 137 ° 12' E Coordinates: 35 ° 21 '9 " N , 137 ° 12' 0" E
Basic data
Surface:	116.01 km²
Residents :	56,133 ; (June 1, 2019)
Population density :	484 inhabitants per km²
Community key :	21212-1
Symbols
Flag / coat of arms:
Tree :	Chionanthus retusa
Flower :	Balloon flower
town hall
Address :	Toki City Hall ; Tokiguchi 2101 Tokitsu-chō; Toki -shi ; Gifu 509-5192
Website URL:	http://www.city.toki.lg.jp/
Location of Tokis in Gifu Prefecture

Toki ( Japanese 土岐市 , -shi ) is a Japanese city in Gifu Prefecture on the island of Honshu . It is located in the southeast of the prefecture capital Gifu on the Toki River and is best known for its ceramics.

history

The ceramic factory in Toki has a history that goes back over 1,300 years. Remains of kilns and stoneware from the 7th century have been discovered during excavations within the city. The artistry reached its peak in the Azuchi Momoyama period (1568–1614) when dishes were made for the tea ceremony . During this period, several civil wars raged in the Seto region . Many refugees (including potters) were able to settle in Toki under the protection of the princes and make a living with pottery. Tea kettles, cups, bowls and other utensils with a unique design, such as oribe (a ceramic with green and blue glaze) were highly valued by the daimyo . In the Edo period (1603–1867), pottery became increasingly popular in everyday Japanese use. During the Meiji Period (1868–1912), Toki porcelain and ceramics became popular across Japan. The ceramic products from Toki are on the market under the name Mino-yaki .

On February 1, 1955, the city of Toki was made up of the five communities Tokitsu ( 土岐津町 , -chō ), Oroshi ( 下石町 , -chō ), Tsumagi ( 妻木町 , -chō ), Dachi ( 駄知町 , -chō ) and Izumi ( 泉町 , -chō ) and the three villages of Tsurusato ( 鶴里村 , -mura ), Sogi ( 曽木村 , -mura ) and Hida ( 肥田村 , -mura ) of the Toki district.