Tableware
Tableware
Japanese tableware occupies a uniquely important position in the country's food culture. Unlike many culinary traditions where the vessel is secondary to what it contains, Japanese dining treats the choice of plate, bowl and cup as an integral part of the meal itself. The colour, texture and form of the tableware is chosen to complement the food served in it, rough-textured ceramic for rustic winter dishes, delicate porcelain for refined seasonal preparations, lacquered wood for celebratory occasions. This attention to the complete visual and tactile experience of eating is one of the most distinctive aspects of Japanese food culture and one that is easily appreciated and adopted at home.
The range here covers the full breadth of Japanese table ceramics, from the minimalist stacking porcelain of Hasami, whose clean lines and earth-tone glazes suit both Japanese and Western food beautifully, to the hand-thrown stoneware bowls of artisan kilns, to the Kujira collection with its understated elegance rooted in traditional Japanese forms. Plates range from small square or rectangular dishes used for individual tasting portions to larger oval platters suited for sashimi or shared preparations. Bowls cover everything from small condiment dishes and sauce cups to deep donburi bowls and large serving vessels.
Rice bowls, miso soup bowls, ramen bowls and teacups each have specific proportions and aesthetic conventions that have developed over centuries of Japanese dining practice. The right rice bowl, small and rounded, slightly tapering toward the base, fits comfortably in the palm of the hand, which is how rice is held and eaten in Japan. The right miso soup bowl has a lid to retain heat and a lacquered outer surface that stays cool enough to hold while the soup inside is hot.
These pieces are chosen for quality, authenticity and longevity.
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Beer Glasses Usui, ultra-thin Japanese glass beer glasses in the Usui lightweight style. So thin they feel almost weightless, enhancing the drinking experience with exceptional clarity. Provenance Handcrafted in Japan by Shotoku Glass 🇯🇵 Material Usuhari Ultra-Thin Crystal Glass Dimensions...
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The Yuzu Chopsticks Set, fragrant yuzu citrus-themed lacquerware chopsticks with a matching case. Yuzu is Japan's beloved winter citrus, its motif symbolises warmth and happiness. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 5 Pairs of Artisan Chopsticks with Gift...
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Wa Ramen Bowls are Japanese ceramic ramen bowls in a harmonious Wa style, soft, traditional Japanese colours and understated designs for a refined yet approachable noodle dining experience. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Ramen Bowls & Signature Gift...
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The Ochazuke Bowl, Japanese rice bowl specifically proportioned for ochazuke. Wide enough to stir freely, deep enough to hold broth, the perfect vessel for this comforting Japanese dish. Proportioned specifically for ochazuke, wide and deep for mixing and broth Classic...
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Nami Donburi bowls with lids, a set of two with the wave Nami pattern in blue and white porcelain. Ideal for rice bowls, donburi, or noodle dishes. Includes 2 bowls + 2 matching lids, 545g each Dimensions 15 × H10.5...
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The Maneki Neko Bowls Set is a charming collection of ceramic bowls decorated with the iconic lucky cat Maneki Neko motif. An auspicious and joyful gift set for Japanese culture enthusiasts. In the Box Set of 5 Japanese Ceramic Bowls...
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Kumoryu Ramen Bowls are deep Japanese ceramic ramen bowls with a dramatic Kumoryu cloud-dragon design in bold brushwork - a powerful motif that gives every ramen night an epic, artistic atmosphere. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Ramen Bowls...
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Yuzen Plates | Set of 2 A pair of Japanese ceramic plates in the Yuzen tradition, suited for tempura, sashimi and everyday Japanese dining. Includes 2 plates, 900g total Dimensions 21.7 × H5.3 cm (×8.5 × H2") Material Porcelain, white...
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Jinbeizame Sushi Plates | Whale Shark Ceramic Japanese ceramic plates featuring the beloved jinbeizame (whale shark) motif, beautifully suited to sushi, sashimi and tamagoyaki presentation. Includes 2 plates, 700g total Dimensions L23 × W13 × H2.5 cm (L9 × W5...
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Kujira Chopstick Rests (set of 4) are ceramic rests from the coordinated Kujira whale series - the perfect ocean-themed accessory to complete a full Kujira table setting and keep chopstick tips hygienically off the table. Country of Origin MADE IN...
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The Neco Bowls Gift Set is a curated collection of Japanese ceramic bowls decorated with adorable cat Neco motifs - a charming and practical gift for cat lovers and Japanese tableware enthusiasts. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) 🇯🇵 In the Box...
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The Fujisan Sake Set, Japanese tokkuri flask and ochoko cups set decorated with a Mount Fuji motif. A majestic and meaningful sake service set for sharing Japan's national mountain over a glass of sake. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN...