Amakusa ceramics are designated as one of Japan's traditional crafts.
天草陶磁器は指定されています、日本の伝統的工芸品の1つとして。
One maker in Reihoku, Kumamoto Prefecture, started turning out miniature dragons in early September.
熊本県苓北町のある製造者が、(大量に)作り始めました、ミニサイズの竜を、9月初めに。
Locally procured stones are used in the process. The head potter says he found it difficult to come up with the design because dragons are imaginary creatures.