Ceramics chip. Clay pots crack if you heat them empty. Metal decorations dissolve in the microwave. Most of the damage done to good Japanese tableware happens not from age but from a few specific mistakes that are easy to avoid once you know about them. This guide covers what actually matters - by material, by situation. Know what you have: the three main ceramic types Porcelain Fired at very high temperatures from fine clay or pottery stone, porcelain is dense and non-absorbent. It is the most resilient ceramic for daily use - resistant to staining, easy to clean, and almost...