Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A symbol of good fortune, the traditional seigaiha “wave” pattern with its expanding, layered semi-circles graces the cup and lid of this chawanmushi bowl. Soft brushstrokes transition into slender stalks of reed grass. Its spouted shape can also accommodate other steamed…
This Japanese rice bowl is decorated with colorful flowers painted on warm white glazed stoneware. Handcrafted on a potter’s wheel, its shape allows you to experience the natural warmth of stoneware in your hands. With a diameter of 11.5 cm (4.5 in), this bowl is ideal for serving rice. Its versatile design also makes it…
This sauce plate features various plants alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. This elegant design merges Japanese cultural heritage with refined artistry, offering a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm (0.4 in) rim. The plate’s size…
This unique Japanese rice bowl has an elephant’s face on the inside and the whole body and apples on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the elephant’s face. The blue and sky blue color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
This side plate has a dark brown hue with a matte texture and shimmering crystalline glaze. Its block-like shape and height add a rhythmic touch to any table arrangement, making for an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. It is just right for placing appetizers, snacks, and sweets in a stylish manner. Its distinctive design makes it an eye-catching…
This dinner plate features a unique pattern reminiscent of sea foam and has an elegant matte texture. As well as its excellent design, it is durable and easy to use which makes it is widely used in restaurants in Japan and overseas. Highly versatile plate and suitable for serving the salad, appetizers, and main dish….
This is a glass bowl with a sakura “cherry blossom” design from the Taisho Roman glass series by Hirota Glass, a long-established glass manufacturer in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, with their charming appearance and deep cultural significance, are beloved not only in Japan but also around the world. They symbolize both natural beauty and rich tradition. This pattern…
This bowl is from the popular “Brilliant Flower” series by Atelier Yu. It features lovely flowers painted in warm colors. The delicately curved rim and hand-painted flowers give a sense of warmth that can only come from the handiwork of artisans. The size is suitable for serving salad, sunomono “vinegared food,” nimono “simmered food,” sweets,…
This mokko-shaped small bowl features a modern interpretation of the traditional classic patterns of old Imari. Mokko is the name for a round squarish shape and is considered an auspicious shape which represents family prosperity. “Aka” means red and “dami” is the name for the technique where the artist first outlines the area to be…
Introducing the fruit fork from the “URBAN” series, which harmonizes effortlessly with any type of dishware. It is produced in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region that accounts for 90% of metal utensil production in Japan. The entire fork is designed with a supple curve that resembles the flow of water. This curvature seems to comfortably adapt to your…
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in golden yellow. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
This beautiful rice bowl features soft blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing joyful atmosphere on the table. It is painted by the female artist, Ohigashi Alyne, who was born in Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in Higashi…