mishimaEtymologyNamed either after the Japanese island of Mishima, where the original pottery was transported from Korea, or after a radiating character of almanacs made in Mishima, Japan.mishima means A slip inlay style of ceramic pottery adopted from Korea, probably in the 16th century. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nounA slip inlay style of ceramic pottery adopted from Korea, probably in the 16th century.