This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e The Great Wave, which depicts surging waves and three boats, and silently standing Mount Fuji in the distant background. Throughout his life, Hokusai depicted waves as the main subject of his artwork along with Mount Fuji. Hokusai’s expression of the ever-changing movement of water captures…
This set of bamboo chopsticks showcases the beauty of intricately crafted shiratake bamboo from Kyoto. An evergreen that grows quickly and straight, bamboo symbolizes prosperity in Japanese culture. Enjoy their rustic natural charm in two subtle shades of brown. Sourced from Muko City in Kyoto Prefecture, a region famed for its bamboo, the area’s unique…
The peach-shaped sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Peaches are long-loved by people as an amulet and a symbol of longevity and lasting posterity. Each piece is uniquely hand-painted , making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to…
This dinner plate in a shiny dark blue color has an exquisite silhouette with wide rims and and a beautiful curve. 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. The size is great for serving a salad, appetizers,…
This beautiful glossy plate features a shape of a ginkgo leave that is finished with a lacquered technique called “Tame-nuri.” Tame-nuri is a lacquering technique in which the red color can be seen through the translucent lacquer by applying a coat of translucent black lacquer on top of a middle coat of red lacquer….
Enjoy eating rice from this cute rice bowl designed with a playful cat from Kousai Kiln. This charmingly designed rice bowl is handmade combining the Shigaraki style yakishime (high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki, a technique where a product is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand-painted drawings….
The matte celadon texture of this sauce plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. Crafted in a sakura, or cherry blossom, motif, the pale blue adds a graceful appeal to the delicate shape of the petals. The petal-like rims creates a stunnning frame for small sweets and slices of fruit. Pair with your favorite…
This side plate has a beautiful block-like shape with a cool aqua blue glaze. The height of the dish adds 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 for a table setting that…
This set of five elegant kobachi small bowls are ideal for daily use and go well with any dishes such as boiled vegetables and simmered dishes. The rim of the bowls reminds us of flower petals. The shape of the bowl has been handed down from generation to generation in the Yazaemon Kiln. Items with distinctive…
These chopsticks feature a charming sakura, or cherry blossom, patterns on white bamboo and are finished with a sleek lacquer coating. Sakura symbolizes inner beauty and elegance. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless and precise. The warm touch and gentle feel of the lacquer further…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
This regular-sized donburi bowl features a charming checkered pattern over an unglazed rustic brown background. Adorned with various traditional designs like the asanoha “hemp leaf” pattern and seigaiha “wave” pattern, each symbolizes continuity and prosperity, carrying the auspicious wish that good fortune will last forever. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a…