The predecessor of Heian Jukichi was the "Juya Yoshiwara" pottery workshop founded in Kyoto in 1752. Kyoto was formerly known as Heian kyo, so the mouth of the kiln is often named "Heian" and is also known as "Hachiyoshi" The Heian Jukichi (commonly referred to as "Jukichi") vase enjoys a high status and is regarded as one of Japan's top Japanese tableware brands, and has long been at the forefront of Japanese style Japanese ceramics