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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Sakura Chopstick Rests | Japanese Ceramic Japanese ceramic chopstick rests with a delicate Sakura cherry blossom design, a beautiful and practical finishing touch for any Japanese table setting. Includes 5 rests + gift packaging Dimensions 5 x 5 x 1cm...
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The Kageboushi Chopsticks Gift Set features elegant lacquered chopsticks with the Kageboushi shadow puppet motif, a reference to Japan's traditional kageboshi folk art. A unique and meaningful Japanese gift. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Presentation 2 Pairs in a...
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The Bijinga Chopsticks Set, lacquerware chopsticks decorated with beautiful Japanese bijinga woodblock print portraits of elegant women. A collector-quality gift inspired by Ukiyo-e beauty prints. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Presentation 5 Pairs in an Artisanal Wooden Gift Box...
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Hasami Porcelain | Seigaiha Wave Bowls A timeless staple from Hasami, one of Japan's most celebrated ceramic towns, these stackable bowls carry the iconic Seigaiha (overlapping waves) pattern - a symbol of good fortune and protection that has adorned Japanese...
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The Saikai Bowls Gift Set, curated collection of Japanese ceramic bowls from the Saikai pottery tradition. Beautifully packaged and ready to give as a refined Japanese tableware gift. In the Box Set of 5 Japanese Bowls & Signature Gift Box...
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Ramen Plastic Bowls are durable Japanese-style plastic ramen bowls with a classic restaurant aesthetic - lightweight, heat-resistant, and perfect for everyday family ramen nights at a practical price point. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Utility Bowls Color Traditional...
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Nami Ramen Bowls are deep Japanese ceramic bowls with the flowing Nami wave pattern in blue and white - a timeless design for ramen, udon, and noodle dishes with an elegant Japanese coastal aesthetic. In the Box Set of 4...
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Moyoi Ceramic Tupperware is a Japanese ceramic storage container with an airtight lid - a beautiful alternative to plastic food storage that keeps leftovers, pickles, and Japanese side dishes fresh in style. Type Ceramic food storage container Feature Airtight ceramic...
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Lulipelon Ramen Bowls are deep Japanese porcelain ramen bowls with a traditional dragon motif in deep navy blue and white, a classic design that brings strength and character to the Japanese noodle table. In the Box Set of 3 Japanese...
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Kujira Rice Bowls (set of 4), medium-sized ceramic rice bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. The perfect vessel for everyday Japanese rice, donburi, and soup. In the Box Set of 4 Unique Handcrafted Bowls Dimensions Ø 4.9" x H...
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Kujira Bowls (set of 4) are deep ceramic bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale series - perfect for rice, miso soup, and noodles as part of a complete ocean-themed Japanese table setting. The Kujira Collection Please note: This collection is...
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Kanagawa Ramen bowls are inspired by Hokusai's iconic Great Wave woodblock print, deep blue and white porcelain that turns every bowl of ramen into a work of art. Includes 4 bowls Dimensions 21.2cm diameter x 8.3cm height, 700ml each Material...