Established first in the 16th century and revived in the 19th, Akahada Yaki is a ceramics practice based in Nara Prefecture. The appearance of Akahada ware is characterised by a milky white colour and a clear glaze. Akahada ware is often decorated with Nara-e paintings featuring scenes from Japanese folktales or songs, this has made Akahada a very popular ceramic style with tourists visiting the Nara area. Today, it is reported that there are between three and six kilns in Nara prefecture still practicing Akahada Yaki.