If you are in Japan and want to learn more about ceramics and their history, or just appreciate their beauty, the best place to go is to a museum or art gallery. The page on the right lists museums housing national treasures and important objects that show part of Japan's cultural heritage, and galleries specializing in ceramic art. If you want to buy something from the kiln, try shopping at a ceramics fair in one of the many centers of production in Japan. Major fairs and festivals are listed on this page. The markets have a marvelous and abundant selection, with everything from kitchenware to works of art. Just about everything is cheaper there, and you may be able to meet and chat with potters and storekeepers while shopping.