About Pottery Tocoton
Ceramics Tocoton is a pottery brand based in Osaka, created by Anna Fornieles Ortí, a ceramic artist from Catalonia, Spain.
With a sensibility nurtured by the Mediterranean and an aesthetic refined through her life in Japan, she expresses inspiration drawn from both lands in various forms, ranging from everyday tableware to art pieces.
Tocoton's Craftsmanship
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Japan and Catalonia
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Colors, shapes, and sensibilities encountered across different cultures and ways of life. We create pottery unique to Tocoton by layering the beauty of each. -
Tableware for everyday life
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I create each piece of pottery by hand, including plates, cups, sake vessels, and vases, designed for use in everyday life. -
Free-form ceramic expression
See moreIn addition to Càntir, I also work on three-dimensional pieces inspired by dogū and haniwa, creating works that go beyond the conventional boundaries of vessels.
Making pottery with ceramicist Anna
This experience is guided by Anna Fornieles Ortí, a ceramic artist from Catalonia, Spain.
Rather than focusing on making something perfect, enjoy the time spent feeling the clay and watching shapes emerge from your own hands.
Anna will support you even if you are trying pottery for the first time. The experience is available in Japanese, English, Catalan, and Spanish.
From Osaka, to the world and beyond.
Based in Osaka, we present our work not only in Japan but also in Anna’s home region of Catalonia.
Through exhibitions and various activities, we share Tocoton’s ceramics—including tableware, càntirs, and sculptural pieces—born from encounters with local lands and cultures.
Media coverage
Here is the media coverage for pottery studio Tocoton.
■NHK WORLD
We appeared on "My Job in Japan 2025"!
We were featured on the NHK WORLD program "My Job in Japan 2025."
In a special report about foreigners working in Japan, they revisited our past segment
and interviewed us to see where we are now.
Please take a look!
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025193/
■Shueisha Online
Published online on April 26, 2023!
Why are same-sex couples in Japan treated coldly just because "one partner is a foreigner"? From financial disadvantages to visas and parental rights... we discuss the realities that are far removed from international norms.
We were interviewed by Yumi Fukuda and featured on Shueisha Online.
Thank you!
https://shueisha.online/culture/125274
■Asahi Shimbun
Featured in the morning edition (Osaka) on September 14, 2022!
It is also available on Asahi Shimbun Digital.
https://www.asahi.com/articles/photo/AS20220909002077.html
■READYFOR Project
This is the project that was posted when we held our wedding celebration crowdfunding campaign.
It tells the story of our journey to becoming pottery studio Tocoton.
https://readyfor.jp/projects/tocoton
■reset món
A report in Catalan about Japan and the coronavirus, created with Anna’s cooperation. You can see pottery fragments from 8:06 onwards.
https://beteve.cat/societat/gestio-pandemia-covid-japo-reset/
■n Channel
Anna and Ryo were interviewed on the n Channel, operated by uniform specialty store Nakatani Co., Ltd.
We talked about various things, such as why we started pottery and what we love about Japan. There’s even a story about how we first met!
Please check it out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLlqU3VpOvg&t=2s
They also filmed our pottery workshop experience.
If you are wondering how it's made or are interested in trying it yourself, be sure to watch this video.
https://youtu.be/sMwYVh7_9Bw
■Diari de Terrassa
We were interviewed by Diari de Terrassa in Catalonia, Spain! The article covers the trajectory of Anna's life and an introduction to the studio. The article is written in Catalan, so please use your browser's translation feature to read it in Japanese.
https://www.diarideterrassa.com/gent-de-terrassa/2023/06/13/no-es-pot-entendre-lart-japones-si-no-entens-la-seva-societat/
■Shueisha Online Article
Anna and Ryo of pottery studio Tocoton were interviewed by Shueisha Online.
This article discusses the visas necessary to live in Japan. We discuss the hardships of living in a Japan where LGBTQ individuals still do not have equal rights.
https://shueisha.online/culture/125274
■NHK World: Workpedia Japan appearance
Anna appeared in the "Workpedia Japan" segment of the NHK World program "Where we call home." This segment spotlights foreigners working hard to build a life in Japan. Please watch to see Anna as a potter working in the heart of the downtown Ikuno district in Osaka, pursuing her craft while being embraced by the local community.
*The "Workpedia Japan" segment begins toward the end of the program.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2087101/
■Konnichiwa desde Japón Podcast
Konnichiwa desde Japón ("Hello from Japan") is a podcast that explores various aspects of Japan, including its culture, art, and society. In this episode, you can hear about the history of the studio, our activities, and interesting stories about Japanese pottery and ceramics in general. (In Spanish)
https://www.ivoox.com/kdj-entrevista-4x07-la-ceramica-la-audios-mp3_rf_110653610_1.html
■Detrás de la Historia y los Libros Podcast
Adrián, the host of a podcast about Japan, talks about Japanese pottery and the pottery experience offered at our studio. (In Spanish)
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/detr%C3%A1s-de-la/episodio-20-la-ceramica-_F5AIwHyBPf/
■Japón Secreto
Pilar and Javi founded "Japón Secreto," a company that plans trips to Japan. Their website features articles about Japanese culture and activities you can do in Japan. Pottery studio Tocoton was featured in one of their articles! We talk about the pottery workshop experience we offer to travelers. (In Spanish)
https://japon-secreto.com/taller-de-ceramica-japonesa-en-osaka/
■RAB Radio
Anna's activities as a potter were featured and turned into an article by the Catalan media outlet "RAB Radio" in Spain!
It is in Catalan, but please try using a translation tool to read it!
https://rab.cat/2026/10/06/anna-fornieles-ceramica-catalana-expo-japo/