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[Online] Sometsuke – Blue and White products

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[Online] Sometsuke - Blue and White products

Blue and White style for porcelain is called Sometsuke in Japanese. The beauty of Sometsuke is made with its different density and blurred lines. In the early 17th century the blue and white was introduced from China into Japan, Arita was the first place to produce the wares in this country. The combination of these two colors can complement the beauty of design, various patterns and charming simplicity, which can easily be coordinated with your tableware. Blue and White's dishes are often used for a Japanese traditional haute cuisine Kaiseki multi-course dish in restaurants, but of course, its beautiful simplicity can also make it possible to be for other usages in your way at home! For example our way, After the work, Check our blue and white collection here!  

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[Online] How to Eat Japanese Soba Noodles? How to Use a Soba Choko Cup?

As we introduce Sobachoko cups on our online shop, Sobachoko cups are originally used for eating Soba noodles. However, you may have some questions; "Soba noodles?" "How do you use this cup then?" Yes, Ramen is famous, Udon is popular, but Soba is also one of our common noodles! Here is a good example to show you how to eat Japanese Soba noodles, made by Chiyoda Ward of Tokyo.    Sobachoko cup also works as a multi-use container as for coffee, green tea, sake, yogurt, fruit, ice cream and can also be as a cup planter.  Check our Sobachoko collection? >> http://www.jpap.club/collections/sobachoko-cups
[Online] Arita "porcelain" MINI Cooper

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[Online] Arita "porcelain" MINI Cooper

In Arita, there are many unique things that tell you, "This is a town of porcelain."  This MINI Cooper is one of them, painted with a traditional Arita porcelain pattern.
[Online] MOTIF - Usagi Rabbit

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[Online] MOTIF - Usagi Rabbit

Rabbit is called "Usagi" in Japanese. The Usagi motif has been admired as an auspicious symbol of fertility. It is also said "Rabbit in the moon" in Japan, just as "Crab in the moon," "Man in the moon," "Reading lady in the moon," etc., are said in other countries around the world...         The "Usagi" (rabbit in Japanese) motif has been admired as an auspicious symbol of fertility. Of course, for porcelains too!   Mamezara—small plates for condiments, pickles, olives, sauces, dips, small sweets, sugar cubes, Shoyu—Soy Sauce, and even accessories. Ideal gift for Christmas and of course Easter!    Other products with usagi rabbits coming soon on our website!  Don't miss them!   
[Online] 《NEW IN!》Shinogi, made by Riso, Arita Japan

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[Online] "NEW IN!" Shinogi by Riso, Arita Japan

  "Shinogi" is a traditional hand-decoration technique for pottery/porcelain that involves carving the surface.     The Riso-gama Kiln strives to develop new techniques using current digital methods, and this challenge enables the maker to create beautifully and evenly designed lines across the entire surface, even on the back. These minimalist style tablewares work well for both daily and professional use.   Shinogi by Riso Porcelain.   >> See more "Shinogi" series products     >> See more "Shinogi" series products

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