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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Bloom Ramen Bowls, elegant floral pattern in soft colours on white porcelain. Wide and deep, perfectly sized for a generous bowl of ramen or any noodle soup. Includes 2 bowls, 1.5 kg set Dimensions Ø20.5 × H7.5 cm (Ø8.1 ×...
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Sushi Trays, a pair of handmade serving trays in solid Akita cedar (Akita sugi). The pale, fine-grained wood sets off homemade sushi, sashimi and maki rolls just like the counter of a sushi bar. Artisan Woodcraft Style Traditional Akita Cedarware...
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Shishimai Plate | Japanese Ceramic A Japanese ceramic plate featuring the Shishimai (lion dance) motif, a festive, celebratory design rooted in Japanese tradition, ideal for appetisers and side dishes. Includes 1 plate Dimensions 9.5 × H1.8 cm (3.7 × H0.7")...
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Sakura Plates are Japanese ceramic plates with a delicate cherry blossom Sakura motif in soft pink and white - a seasonal and timeless design celebrating Japan's most beloved floral tradition. Origin & Craft MADE IN JAPAN | Authentic Minoyaki Porcelain...
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Hokusai Nami Fuji Plates, Set of 3 A 22 cm Japanese porcelain plate that borrows from Katsushika Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji: the curling Great Wave off Kanagawa on one side, the red summit of Fine Wind, Clear Morning...
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Kasane Plates (set of 2) are rectangular Hasami porcelain plates by Hakusan, with classic indigo blue artistry on a clean white glaze, a harmonious pair for sushi, fish, and side dishes. Brand / Workshop Hakusan Porcelain (白山陶器) Artisan Pottery Style...
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The Jinbeizame Plates Gift Set, curated selection of ceramic plates decorated with the beloved whale shark Jinbeizame motif. A charming ocean-themed gift for Japanese tableware enthusiasts. Product Classification Mamezara (Traditional Mini Dipping & Sauce Plates) Artistic Illustration Whale Shark (Jinbei...
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Hanafuda Plate | Japanese Ceramic A Japanese ceramic plate featuring the beloved Hanafuda (flower cards) motif, traditional Japanese playing card imagery that brings character and artisan quality to everyday dining. Includes 1 plate Dimensions 9.5 × H1.8 cm (3.7 ×...
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Shikiri Plates, a set of four long rectangular Japanese serving plates (nagazara) for presenting sushi rolls, sashimi, yakitori skewers or a whole grilled fish in elegant Japanese style. Tableware Typology Nagazara / Sumizara (長皿・角皿: Traditional Japanese Elongated Serving Platters) Culinary...
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The Dinner Gift Set Danran, complete Japanese tableware gift set for family dining. Danran means warm togetherness around the table. An ideal housewarming or wedding gift. Origin & Material Handmade in Japan 🇯🇵 | Premium Porcelain Set Contents 2 Plates,...
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Chidori Plate | Japanese Ceramic A Japanese ceramic plate with the traditional Chidori (plover bird) motif, a classic Japanese pattern evoking the seasons, ideal for pickled vegetables and side dishes. Includes 1 plate Dimensions 9.5 × H1.8 cm (3.7 ×...
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Komon Chopstick Rests, a boxed set of five small Mino ware rests decorated with komon, the fine repeating motifs of traditional Japanese textiles. At 3 cm they sit discreetly beside each bowl, for daily meals or guests. Discontinued by the...