Moriyama Yaki, named after the town in which it was established (Mori-Machi, Shizuoka), has a relatively short history compared to many of its pottery counterparts. Started in 1911 by local Nakamura Hidekichi who wished to establish a kiln in the town of Mori-Machi, this craft is most significantly united by the facts of its geography. Currently, Moriyama Yaki is produced by four kilns within the town and artefacts produced between the different kilns do not share greater aesthetic overlap. The natural materials available in the local area dictate the aesthetic forms of Moriyama-ware, with pottery ranging from deep browns and yellows to vivid reds. Glazes incorporated into Moriyama-ware, too, have great range - artefacts may display glaze finishes ranging from subtle and more matte, to highly glossed and experimental.