Porcelain wind chimes ring in summer in Japanese pottery town

Around 3,000 chimes, crafted successful nan accepted style of Imari ware, are suspended from rooftops, shops and homes successful nan Okawachiyama territory of Imari City.

The area, known for its centuries-old porcelain production, holds nan arena annually to observe its taste heritage.

This year, organisers introduced dedicated photograph spots, allowing visitors to seizure nan chimes pinch scenic backdrops of forests and rivers.

Festival coordinator Ichikawa Toshiki said porcelain chimes connection a unsocial reside compared to glass.

The show runs until 24 August.