This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of an adorable red sea bream. In Japan, sea bream, or tai, has long been served at celebratory occasions. It holds special cultural significance as its name is part of mede-tai, a word that conveys happiness and good fortune. With its playful charm and gentle red hue,…
The motif of this Japanese chopstick rest is a cat waiting patiently in front of fish. “Mate” means “stay” in English. When you place the chopsticks on it, it looks as if it is watching over them. From the side or behind, this chopstick rest looks adorable from any angle. The indigo color looks great on…
This simple and modern plate features a beautiful white glaze and a distinctive rim, making it a stylish addition to any table. Designed for versatility, it is durable and easy to use, making it perfect for any mealfrom breakfast and brunch to dinner. Its timeless design effortlessly complements a variety of dishes, enhancing their presentation…
This versatile deep plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of…
This unique Japanese mug has a rabbit’s face on the inside and the back of two rabbits on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the rabbit’s face. The expression of the rabbit, and the combination of pink and white colors are very adorable. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish oval plate from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a peaceful atmosphere emanates from the plate’s surface, like a calm glistening pond. An air of tranquility is furthered by the horizontal lines that grace this plate. Also adorning the…
Bearing the eloquent name yozora, meaning “night sky,” these elegant chopsticks from Matsukan’s Crystal series encapsulate the beauty of a star-studded expanse. The deep black pair expresses the enchanting ambiance of evening as it embraces the depth of the night. In contrast, the radiant red pair embodies the luminosity of dawn, bringing forth the allure…
This small plates set features beautiful Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 1912-1926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication. The size is perfect for small…
Enjoy the elegant design of chrysanthemum with the natural blue-green luster of celadon in this stylish sauce plate from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a tranquil atmosphere emanates from its glossy exterior, like the calm surface of a glistening pond. Adorning the surface of the sauce plate are Medaka rice fishes…
Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they drink out of this adorable cup from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a tabby cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the cup. The rim of the cup is slightly thicker and is decorated…
Enjoy hot fluffy rice with these colorful rice bowls designed in the traditional Yoshidaya style. The entire surface of the rice bowls are decorated with bold and beautiful images of large peonies with detailed paintings of plum blossoms on a vivid yellow base. Countless numbers of tiny dots fill in the space between the plum…
This unique mug has a lion’s face on the inside and the whole body and butterflies on the outside. The rim is designed to follow the lion’s mane. The bright yellow color, with shades of watercolor, retains the warmth of hand-painting. With its humorous design and easy to use size, it is recommended for adults…