For professional use (recommended for commercial tableware for restaurants)

The moment it touches your lips, your usual sake transforms into an "exquisite masterpiece." A miraculous sip from Echizen, woven from earth and lacquer.

At the end of the day, pour your favorite chilled junmai sake. The light from your dining table reflects beautifully on the lustrous lacquer surface, transforming your usual evening drink into a serene moment, as if you were at a high-end kappo counter. This piece is a rare "totai shikki" (lacquerware with ceramic core) sake cup, combining the warmth of the earth from Fukui Prefecture's proud "Echizen ware" with the smooth texture of "Echizen lacquerware." You'll be taken aback by the substantial weight when you cup it in your hands, contrasted by the impossibly thin rim. It's truly a beautiful tool for adults, allowing you to sharpen your senses and deeply savor a drink that soothes the day's fatigue.

The "ultra-thin" rim, shaved to its limit, brings out the true flavor of sake

As you bring the sake cup to your lips, you'll be astonished by its extreme thinness. The ultra-thin rim delivers the transparent aroma of daiginjo and the rich umami of junmai sake directly to your palate without any resistance. Combined with the moist and smooth mouthfeel characteristic of lacquer, you'll be amazed at how much the potential of your usual sake is elevated.

The pleasing feel of it clinging to your fingers. The best of both ceramic and lacquer.

The charm unique to totai shikki lies in the coexistence of the "reassuring weight" characteristic of ceramic and the "clinging-to-your-fingers" texture of lacquerware. The plump, rounded 90ml small form fits perfectly in one hand, offering a comforting feel that makes you want to keep caressing it. Furthermore, the ceramic base slows down temperature changes, so even when cold sake is poured, the outside doesn't get too cold, allowing you to enjoy your evening drink at your own leisurely pace – a practical advantage.

The intersection of Echizen's two great traditions: everyday beauty that embraces you

While possessing the dignified presence of an art craft, it also has a strong emphasis on practical daily use. Its low-center-of-gravity, rounded shape makes it stable and less likely to tip over on a table, and its exquisite size fits neatly into gaps with other glasses or small bowls in a cupboard. Available in two colors to match your table's style, it's also recommended for couples to get different colors. As it is lacquerware, it should be gently hand-washed, avoiding dishwashers, but even the cleaning time itself transforms into the joy of nurturing the vessel.

Born from the encounter of two traditional techniques passed down in the Echizen region, this exceptional round sake cup is a lifelong item that will elevate both special occasion toasts and casual evening drinks into "moments of bliss." Why not enjoy the aging process of the lacquer, which gains more luster with use, and nurture it into your own beautiful sake vessel?

Recommended for:

• Those who want to enjoy their usual sake with a more delicate and clear taste.
• Those who want to experience both the substantial feel of ceramic and the smooth texture of lacquerware in one vessel.
• Those looking for a high-quality sake vessel that doesn't take up much space in the cupboard and can be used casually every day.
• Those who want to enjoy the aging process and nurture their vessel over a long period.

"Good Tools" with the Warmth of Handmade Craftsmanship Added to Mass-Produced Items

The "Cords" series was designed by Yoko Andersson Yamano, a glass artist and designer based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Its greatest appeal is the rim lines, which are inspired by threads, strings, and ropes. By intentionally adding a process of hand-painting with a brush, each mass-produced piece gains individuality, resulting in a warm appearance that conveys the manufacturing process.

Furthermore, it is designed to be stackable for easy storage and portability, thoroughly pursuing everyday usability. The extremely simple design, finished with natural colors, serves as a reliable daily tool that enhances any dish.

"Good Tools" with the Warmth of Handmade Craftsmanship in Mass-produced Items

The "Cords" series was designed by Yoko Andersson Yamano (based in Stockholm, Sweden), a glass artist and designer.

Its greatest appeal is the rim line, which is designed to evoke lines, strings, and ropes. By intentionally adding a hand-painted finish with a brush, the mass-produced tableware gains individuality, creating a warm appearance that conveys the breath of its creation.

Furthermore, it is designed to be stackable for easy storage and portability, thoroughly pursuing everyday usability. The extremely simple design, finished in natural colors, will serve as a reliable daily tool that enhances any dish.

"Good Tools" with the Warmth of Handcraft Added to Mass-Produced Items

The "Cords" series was designed by glass artist and designer Yoko Andersson Yamano (based in Stockholm, Sweden).

Its greatest charm is the rim line, which is designed to evoke lines, strings, and ropes. By intentionally adding a process of hand-painting with a brush, the mass-produced pottery acquires individuality, resulting in a warm appearance that conveys the handwork involved in its creation.

Furthermore, the design thoroughly pursues ease of daily use, such as stackability for easy storage and portability. The extremely simple design, finished in natural color schemes, serves as a reliable everyday tool that enhances any dish.

"Good Tools" infused with the warmth of handcraft in mass-produced items

The "Cords" series was designed by Yoko Andersson Yamano (based in Stockholm, Sweden), a glass artist and designer.

Its greatest appeal lies in the rim lines, which evoke images of threads, strings, or ropes. By intentionally adding a hand-painted finish using a brush, each mass-produced piece gains individuality and a warm presence that conveys the breath of its creation.

Furthermore, the design thoroughly pursues daily usability, including stackability for easy storage and portability. The incredibly simple design, finished with natural color schemes, serves as a reliable everyday tool that enhances any dish.

"Good Tools" with the Warmth of Handmade Craftsmanship in Mass-Produced Items

The "Cords" series was designed by Yoko Andersson Yamano, a glass artist and designer based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Its greatest charm lies in the rim lines, inspired by threads, strings, and ropes. By intentionally adding a hand-painted finish with a brush, each mass-produced piece gains individuality, resulting in a warm appearance that conveys the artisanal touch of its creation.

Furthermore, the design thoroughly pursues everyday convenience, such as being stackable for easy storage and considerate of portability. The utterly simple design, finished with natural colors, serves as a reliable everyday tool that enhances any dish.

Just by plating, your everyday dish transforms into a "ryotei-quality" masterpiece. A Minoyaki raised plate woven from deep green and "shinogi" fluting.

As you gently lift it with both hands, the comfortable weight of approximately 255g settles perfectly into your palm. Tracing your fingertips along the rim, you'll be captivated by the smooth, lustrous glaze and the rhythmic, tactile sensation of the "shinogi" fluting. This "Minoyaki Oribe Shinogi Raised Plate," born in Gifu Prefecture, is more than just a small plate. The subtle 1.5cm height provided by the raised base is a magical vessel that brings a pleasant tension and whitespace to your dining table. I've cherished it in my own home for a long time, and each time I place food on this deeply captivating Oribe green, I'm struck by the vibrant contrast of colors. It's a reliable companion that transforms a busy daily meal into a slightly more refined space, making you feel a bit more upright.

The "deep green" of Oribe and the "scenery of handcrafted beauty" highlight the colors of your food.

The quiet, profound green characteristic of Oribe ware. This canvas astonishingly enhances the color of any ingredient. For example, a slightly warm yellow dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet), pristine white sea bream sashimi, or Japanese sweets garnished with vibrant red strawberries. The beautiful variations in glaze color that accumulate in the shinogi fluting carved into the rim act as a "frame" that dramatically showcases your dishes. The unique "scenery" of each piece, not found in industrial products, such as glaze drips created by handcrafting and tiny black spots (iron particles) formed by iron in the clay during firing, are details that grow on you the more you use it.

The "raised base" creates three-dimensionality and an extraordinary presentation.

At 16.3cm wide, this size is exquisitely versatile, most frequently used as an individual plate (serving plate), appetizer plate, or dessert plate. However, what sets it apart from ordinary flat plates is the presence of the "raised base" at its foot. This design, which lifts the plate slightly from the table, creates a three-dimensional effect on what can often be a flat dining scene. Even just artfully arranging leftovers from last night or some deli items in the center transforms them into a "dressed-up" dish, as if served in a high-end Japanese restaurant. The whitespace on the plate comes alive, turning your usual meals into special-occasion feasts.

Embrace traditional beauty in your modern daily life, without fuss.

Despite its historic Minoyaki background, the main reason it can be cherished for a long time is that the material is durable and easy-to-handle "porcelain." While possessing the beautiful luster of an artwork, it's surprisingly versatile, being "dishwasher-safe," "microwave-safe," and even "freezer-safe." (Not oven-safe.) You can use it toughly every day, and reheating and cleaning up are stress-free. Furthermore, despite being a raised plate, it stacks neatly, not occupying too much space in the cupboard. This high level of practicality shows the maker's thoughtful consideration for modern living.

This plate embodies the traditional Japanese beauty of Oribe green, the warmth of handcrafted shinogi design, and a raised base that creates a three-dimensional dining experience. It combines all these aesthetic qualities with robust practicality that aligns with modern lifestyles. It will undoubtedly become an indispensable standard for your dining table, not only for special occasions but also as the "pinnacle of everyday use" that richly colors your ordinary meals.

Recommended for:

• Those who want to elevate everyday home cooking without special techniques.
• Those looking for tableware that combines everyday ease of use (dishwasher and microwave safe) with high design.
• Those who want a beautifully colored plate that adds an accent to the dining table as a serving or cake plate.
• Those seeking Japanese tableware that harmonizes modernly with not only Japanese cuisine but also Western dishes and sweets.

This teacup and saucer, with its refined and modern appearance, is crafted by Riso Kiln, a renowned Arita ware pottery.

The most significant appeal of this ware lies in its "texture contrast," which truly surprises you upon touching it.

The outer surface of the cup and the surface of the saucer, which come into contact with your hands, are sandblasted, giving them an exquisitely elegant and smooth matte texture, reminiscent of fine silk or finely textured unglazed pottery. In contrast, the inner surface, where beverages and lips touch, is finished with a lustrous glaze (gloss finish), making it smooth and sleek. This contrast beautifully enhances the color of the tea and, at the same time, is practical as it prevents tea stains from adhering easily. This is a functional beauty that we, as a specialty shop, confidently recommend.

The "shinogi" (fluting) pattern on the surface of the ware truly shines when it catches the light. Precisely because of the matte surface created by the blasting process, the light is softly diffused, creating a sculptural, deeply refined shadow on the table that goes beyond mere "white."

With a full capacity of 200ml, it's perfect for leisurely enjoying your everyday coffee, black tea, or herbal tea. While exuding the crisp elegance characteristic of porcelain, it's also microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a reliable staple for daily life, not just for special occasions.