Hasami ware ALONGU Plate 22cm

ALONGU Akashi Rongo Plate 22cm

The brand name "ALONGU Akashi Rongo" was chosen to represent a vessel that embraces the current state of Japanese cuisine, where various nationalities and regional characteristics coexist, and seeks to embody the future of Japanese food. By intentionally adding "U" to "ALONG" to mimic Japanese romanization, and combining it with the kanji "明論具" (Akashi Rongo), the brand signifies a vessel that accommodates the diverse international culinary landscape while clearly indicating its Japanese origin.

The designer is Jin Kuramoto, a product designer known for his work on HAY's "KNIT," arflex Japan's "JK," and home appliances such as Audio-Technica's wireless earphones. This is Kuramoto's first venture into tableware among his numerous product designs. The art direction is handled by graphic designer Rei Masaki. Born in New York and active in Tokyo since 2017, Masaki is a Japanese American whose perspective allows the world of "ALONGU Akashi Rongo" to be expressed in a borderless, international way.

The ALONGU Akashi Rongo series aims to redefine the image of porcelain products as having a uniform finish. To allow customers to enjoy the unique personality and subtle variations of the material, the series is intentionally crafted with glazes and finishes that offer a wide range of expressions.

About ALONGU Akashi Rongo Quality Control Standards

While we only sell products that have passed the manufacturer's inspection, please be aware of the following product characteristics:

• "Yakishime" products are fired at high temperatures without glaze, so individual differences in black spots and color may occur on the surface due to firing conditions such as weather. Additionally, if left for a long time after use, oil stains may appear.
• The rim of "Fuchisabi" products is treated with an iron-based glaze, so individual differences in color may occur due to firing conditions such as weather.
• "Seiji" products may exhibit glaze pooling depending on the glazing process, and individual differences in color may occur due to firing conditions such as weather.
• "Tenmoku" products use a delicate glaze created by crystalline components, so individual differences in color may occur due to firing conditions such as weather.
• Due to the active use of glazes with rich expressions, vessels with small spots or unevenness are considered good quality.
• For any other concerns, please contact us.