Hibi
Hibi turned out to be a fantastic and unique movie. Director Banmei Takahashi did a very nice job with this movie. Hibi is a genuine movie with a documentary touch. I thought the movie had very beautiful and realistic feel. By the way, it seems this movie is really shot in Shigaraki (Shiga-ken). Shigaraki is famous of it's natural, unglazed pottery. Read full story: http://www.hanamiweb.com/hibi.html
See the homepage of Shigaraki town here.