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 Bowls with Lids (set of 2) are Japanese lidded bowls with a delicate cherry blossom Sakura motif - an auspicious and beautiful gift celebrating Japan's most beloved seasonal flower. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Utility Bowls &...
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The Nishiki Bowls Gift Set brings together a selection of beautifully decorated Japanese bowls in a coordinated Nishiki brocade pattern , the perfect tableware gift. Includes 5 bowls + gift box, 1000g total Rice bowls 11.5cm (4.5"), 270ml Donburi bowls...
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Momiji Bowls with Lids (set of 2) feature the autumn maple leaf Momiji motif in warm red and gold, a celebration of Japan's most celebrated autumn season in a practical lidded bowl set. In the Box Set of 2 Traditional...
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Mokuto Soup Bowls are Japanese soup and rice bowls in BPA-free ABS with a traditional brown lacquer-style wood-grain finish. Their compact shape is perfect for miso soup, clear soups, rice, and side dishes. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese...
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Miyako Bowls with Lids (set of 4) are Japanese lacquer-style bowls in black and red, decorated with a Miyako imperial capital motif, a sophisticated design referencing the elegance of Kyoto's court culture. In the Box Set of 4 Traditional Japanese...
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The Konebachi Bowl is a large Japanese mixing bowl in lightweight ABS resin with a red and black lacquer-style finish, traditionally used for kneading soba and udon dough. Its generous size and smooth urethane-coated interior make it ideal for bread...
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Arita Rice Bowls are classic Japanese Arita porcelain chawan rice bowls in traditional blue and white - the definitive Japanese rice bowl in the ceramic tradition that has set the standard for over 400 years. Origin Handcrafted in Arita, Japan...
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Kenjo Nishiki Bowls are Hasami porcelain bowls decorated with the elaborate Kenjo Nishiki brocade pattern in traditional blue and white, a design of exceptional richness traditionally associated with auspicious occasions. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) 🇯🇵 In the Box Set of...
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Jinbeizame Bowls are Japanese ceramic rice and soup bowls decorated with the beloved whale shark motif in playful indigo blue. A delightful ocean-themed addition to any Japanese table. In the Box Set of 2 Multi-Purpose Japanese Bowls Dimensions Ø 5.5"...
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Yuzen Bowls | Set of 4 Japanese Ceramic Bowls A set of four Japanese ceramic bowls in the Yuzen tradition, ideal for tofu dishes, miso soup, rice and everyday Japanese dining. Includes 4 bowls Dimensions 10.5cm diameter x 4.2cm height...
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The Neco Plates Gift Set, coordinated set of Japanese ceramic plates decorated with charming cat Neco motifs. A delightful gift for cat lovers and Japanese tableware enthusiasts. Artisan Ceramic Style Hasami Ware (波佐見焼, Hasami-yaki) Design Collection Neco Series (Traditional Wave...
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Ume Plates, Japanese ceramic plates with a plum blossom Ume motif in soft pastel tones. Elegant and versatile for small dishes, desserts, and Japanese side plates for any season. Provenance Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Material High-Quality Japanese Porcelain Size (Dimensions)...