Take a quiet stroll back in time through the narrow backstreets of Arita's historic pottery district. You'll be surrounded by the famous 'Tombai' walls, which are uniquely built from discarded kiln bricks, old pottery fragments, and red clay. [2, 7] These atmospheric alleys offer a peaceful glimpse into the town's rich ceramic heritage, originally constructed during the Edo Period to protect the potters' secrets from rivals. [3, 5] It's a wonderfully preserved area that truly makes you feel the history and soul of this famous porcelain town.