Since Oct. 4, 1995, the State of Florida and Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture have been linked through a sister-state relationship. This agreement, meant to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two states through trade, economic development, and sharing each other’s arts and culture, has led to a cross-pollination of cultures in the world of pottery.

Veteran’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide, and the United States takes November 11 as seriously as any other; with roughly 18 million veterans in the U.S., it’s important to honor those keeping our country, our allies, and civilians safe.