This bamboo soba strainer is ideal for serving cold soba. It efficiently removes excess water from boiled soba, ensuring a delicious taste. Simply place it on any plate or tray you have at home for convenient use. It is made using bamboo from Japan, and its authentic and cool appearance is perfect for a hot…
This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of a lucky cat, or maneki neko in Japanese. The delightful illustration showcases an adorable lucky cat raising its left paw in an inviting gesture while holding a golden koban coin in its right. The koban symbolizes prosperity, and the raised left paw is believed to beckon…
This exquisite set of Japanese chopsticks features a charming rabbit sitting under a crescent moon. The gold moon, silver rabbit and gold powder in the background lend a touch of fine elegance to the motif. The pairing of a rabbit and moon has been beloved in Japan for ages. According to Japanese folklore, the moon’s…
This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile…
This boat-shaped dinner plate showcases a beautiful celadon glaze with a gradient of light blue. Designed like a boat, it is an eye-catching item just by placing it on the table. The seigaiha “wave” pattern symbolizes good fortune, with its spreading ripples representing the expansion of positive relationships. It is an excellent piece for serving…
This quince-shaped plate, with its smooth, flowing lines, features the stunning orchid cactus, also known as the epiphyllum. The graceful matte celadon texture of this plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist and gentle surface finish. The layered pure white petals of the epiphyllum are exquisitely displayed on the plate,…
This large bowl is adorned with the kanji characters for “happiness” and “long life.” A smooth blue line runs along the inner rim and the kanji for “happiness” is also written at the bottom of the bowl. With its traditional and rustic design, this bowl is perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift,…
This gorgeous side plate in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower is a modern interpretation of the traditional patterns of old Imari. A pattern is painted in dark red and gold, with landscape motifs in blue and green. The perfect balance of vivid colors, gold and white make it a classy and stunning piece. It…
Highly versatile, this sauce plate features citrus medica. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is the perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. You may also put…
This is a large soup bowl with a lid. The natural luster and soft silver color are unique to lacquer and have a very elegant atmosphere. Bowls with lids are less likely to get cold and look beautiful, making them ideal for special events such as New Year’s, or when entertaining guests. If you are…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi bowl features a classic shonzui pattern, originally inspired by porcelain designs from the late Ming Dynasty in China. The intricate indigo patterns depict geometric figures and floral motifs, adding a timeless elegance to the piece. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile feel,…