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Sophisticated, Elegant Yunomi & & Matcha Bowl only available in summer.
This Matcha bowl is flat and open style. The flat style was originally developed in order to choreograph coolness in the summer season in the Middle Ages. This HANADA color is quite elegant and beautiful like a clear blue sky or crystal clear aqua ocean...
This item is finished by the technique called Crystal glaze. HANA of this name means flower and KESSHO means crystal in Japanese. This porcelain Yunomi creates an aura of unique pleasant cooling sensation. It is said that it is very difficult for porcelain or earthenware to create a cooling sensation...
This item is finished by the technique called Crystal glaze. HANA of this name means flower and KESSHO means crystal in Japanese. This porcelain Yunomi creates an aura of unique pleasant cooling sensation. It is said that it is very difficult for porcelain or earthenware to create a cooling sensation...
Drawing patterns of this pair of sophisticated tumbler glasses are designed in the motif of a traditional paintings of artisans who revived or established flourish schools which both played the most significant role in Japanese painting history...
In Japan, Raku-yaki is the highest grade Matcha bowl used for the tea ceremony. Having a flat form Matcha bowl is the ultimate luxury. The taste of Matcha brewed in this bowl is subtle elegance. This Matcha bowl is ideal for the summer season...
In Japan, Raku-yaki is the highest grade Matcha bowl used for the tea ceremony. Having a flat form Matcha bowl is the ultimate luxury. The taste of Matcha brewed in this bowl is subtle elegance. This Matcha bowl is ideal for the summer season...
This item is finished by the technique called Crystal glaze. HANA of this name means flower and KESSHO means crystal in Japanese. This porcelain Yunomi creates an aura of unique pleasant cooling sensation. It is said that it is very difficult for porcelain or earthenware to create a cooling sensation...
This item is finished by the technique called Crystal glaze. HANA of this name means flower and KESSHO means crystal in Japanese. This porcelain Yunomi creates an aura of unique pleasant cooling sensation. It is said that it is very difficult for porcelain or earthenware to create a cooling sensation...
This item is finished by the technique called Crystal glaze. HANA of this name means flower and KESSHO means crystal in Japanese. This porcelain Yunomi creates an aura of unique pleasant cooling sensation. It is said that it is very difficult for porcelain or earthenware to create a cooling sensation...
This Yunomi is a long-selling favorite in Japan for more than 20 years. Turned upside down, each Yunomi looks like Mt. Fuji. This pair features GOHIRA no SAKURA cherry blossoms and SHIRAITO no TAKI waterfall, which are both very famous spots around Mt. Fuji...
KOBIKI of this name means glazing white color on the pottery, TSURU means crane, and KAME means turtle in Japanese. KOBIKI is one of the Japanese traditional pottery techniques, coating with glaze made from white clay. Unevenness of white color KOBIKI glaze coating creates the WABI SABI atmosphere...
The characteristics of glaze are well described on both teacups. The pale sky blue color glaze coated on the outside of the RYOH teacup contrasts well with the transparent glaze inside the teacup. The purple color glaze of the MURASAKINO teacup creates a graceful atmosphere...
RYOH of this name means cool in Japanese. As the name indicates, this teacup evokes a feeling of coolness. The pale sky blue color glaze is gracefully coated on the outside of the teacup. Not only the glaze but also Shohoh’s techniques create the graceful aura of this teacup...
MURASAKI means purple, and NO means fields in Japanese. Autumn wild flowers and plants are elaborately decorated in the autumn purple field. Purple color KOHCHI glaze, which is one of the traditional techniques, coats the exterior teacup...
This set of Yunomi teacups features the six marvelous views of Mt. Fuji, which is a long-selling favorite in Japan, created by the artist Shunzan Mori for more than 30 years. Turned upside down, each Yunomi looks like Mt. Fuji. Each Yunomi features one of six famous views of Mt. Fuji...
HAGI means bush clover in Japanese. HAGI is an autumn wild flower, enjoyed by tea masters as one of the seven autumn flowers for many generations. Not only numerous Japanese bush clovers but also its white and yellow flowers are depicted on the outside of this cup...
HANA TSUDOI means flower gathering in Japanese. There are twelve tea cups in this series, and different flowers from season to season are decorated in each cup. HANA TSUDOI tea cup is one of the most popular in the advanced line at Tohan Kiln...
HORI of this name means carving and INKA means stamped flower in Japanese. INKA flower stamps, which are colored in white, are decorated outside the cup, and these stamps gradually expand from the vase to the rim, as if the flowers grow and bloom in a lively manner...
KIKU means chrysanthemum, BORI means carving, and SHONZUI means traditional patterns in Japanese. Each pattern and landscape design are surrounded by linear and curved lines, and each separate space expresses chrysanthemum petals. Each design and landscape is elaborately painted with a refined touch...
KIKU means chrysanthemum, BORI means carving, and SHONZUI means traditional patterns in Japanese. Each pattern and landscape design are surrounded by linear and curved lines, and each separate space expresses chrysanthemum petals. Each design and landscape is elaborately painted with a refined touch...
These Yunomi are characterized by the harmony between the light pink of the SAKURA cherry blossoms, the light purple of the FUJI Japanese wisteria, and the refined white background. The atmosphere is very light and airy, like the soft breeze that blows in spring. Both of them are simple yet modern impressions, and their simplicity warms our heart...
BIZEN HITOKUCHI Yunomi is one of the most notable products in our teacup lineup, with its earthen texture and scarlet color of flame. With this teacup in your hand, we have no doubt that your green moment will be further enhanced...
TETSU means iron, and SAN means scatter. As the name expresses, you can see black dots formed when the iron content in the clay appears on the surface of the cup. This tea cup is made from clay that contains iron and is the potteries' original blend mainly collected in Shigaraki...
UKI HANA BUDOH means floating grapes. The name was inspired by the three-dimensionally expressed grapes on the surface of this teacup. Grapes have appeared in Japanese literature and WAKA poems since ancient times and have been a favorite motif among tea masters...
UKI HANA BUDOH means floating grapes. The name was inspired by the three-dimensionally expressed grapes on the surface of this teacup. Grapes have appeared in Japanese literature and WAKA poems since ancient times and have been a favorite motif among tea masters...
SOMETSUKE refers to traditional Japanese ceramics that have been painted with a blue pattern mainly made of cobalt oxide over a white base glaze and then coated with transparent glaze and baked at a high temperature. It's simple yet sophisticated and easy to use all year round...
KOHZANJI CHOHJYU JINBUTSU GIGA is a painting of playing animals imitating people. Frogs, rabbits, monkeys, and other animals are humorously depicted firing crossbows, Sumo wrestling, swimming, and doing other human activities...
KOHZANJI CHOHJYU JINBUTSU GIGA is a painting of playing animals imitating people. Frogs, rabbits, monkeys, and other animals are humorously depicted firing crossbows, Sumo wrestling, swimming, and doing other human activities...
HAGI means Japanese bush clover, and GASANE means piling up in Japanese. HAGI is an autumn wild flower, enjoyed by tea masters as one of the seven autumn flowers for some generations. Numerous Japanese bush clovers are depicted in white color, trailing in the autumn breeze.
RINPA is one of the major historical schools of Japanese painting, which flourished in the 17th century in Kyoto. "RIN" means the beautiful beads, and "PA" means school, so all works in RINPA are focusing on colorful and elegant expression. RINPA is also known as one of the arts which express more unique Japanese sensitivity in Japanese modern art.
GUNKAKU means a flock of TSURU cranes in Japanese. TSURU cranes have been viewed as a symbol of good fortune through the ages. The eight cranes are finely painted, capturing their various movements and expressions. In addition to the delicate, modern look of the cranes, the margins are painted in gold, adding a touch of glamour.
The pine trees growing at the foot of the mountain and Mt. Fuji towering behind it, covered with snow, look as if they are right in front of your eyes. The white color was painted repeatedly so as not to overlap the green color of the pine trees, and the white color was raised three-dimensionally. Although the design is simple, it is a very labor-intensive work. In the background, gold foil is applied like clouds, giving this teacup a luxurious presence.
SUZU means Japanese bell and KOMON means a traditional Japanese pattern. This Yunomi is decorated with a pattern of SUZU, which is said to ward off evil spirits since ancient times, and KOMON that is believed to bring good luck. Attached to the outside of the Yunomi is a cute doll called IKKANJIN, which represents a figure peering into a well. In fact, this is a traditional design that has been used for various utensils in the tea ceremony since the time of SEN no RIKYU.
SUZU means Japanese bell and KOMON means a traditional Japanese pattern. This Yunomi is decorated with a pattern of SUZU, which is said to ward off evil spirits since ancient times, and KOMON that is believed to bring good luck. Attached to the outside of the Yunomi is a cute doll called IKKANJIN, which represents a figure peering into a well. In fact, this is a traditional design that has been used for various utensils in the tea ceremony since the time of SEN no RIKYU.
SUZU means Japanese bell and KOMON means a traditional Japanese pattern. This Yunomi is decorated with a pattern of SUZU, which is said to ward off evil spirits since ancient times, and KOMON that is believed to bring good luck. Attached to the outside of the Yunomi is a cute doll called IKKANJIN, which represents a figure peering into a well. In fact, this is a traditional design that has been used for various utensils in the tea ceremony since the time of SEN no RIKYU.
TSUTA means ivy in Japanese. TSUTA ivy is often used as a symbol of autumn in the world of RINPA. SUSUKI means Japanese pampas grass, which is a symbol of autumn in Japan. KIKYOH means bellflower, which has unique star-shaped petals, and blooms from summer to early autumn...
This AKA RAKU Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style Yunomi. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is a very unique ceramics technique that was developed in Kyoto about 450 years ago. There are two main kinds of Raku-yaki: Kuro-raku, which means black Raku-yaki, and Aka-raku, which means red Raku-yaki. This Yunomi is modeled after Aka-raku.
This SHIRO RAKU Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style Yunomi. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is a very unique ceramics technique that was developed in Kyoto about 450 years ago. There are two main kinds of Raku-yaki: Kuro-raku, which means black Raku-yaki, and Aka-raku, which means red Raku-yaki. This Yunomi is different from both of them. SHIRO RAKU Yunomi is made of white clay and white glaze.
SOME means to add color, and HANA means a flower. As the name suggests, this is a teacup with BOTAN flowers on it. BOTAN means peony flower in Japanese. The peony flower was well-loved in ancient Japan. For example, women wore Kimono with peony flower patterns, and some people used the peony as their family crest. Tohan gorgeously expresses the elegant scene of BOTAN peony flower. The flowers and plants are vividly painted by zaffer glaze in Tohan's specific painting style, which always fascinates viewers.
SOME means to add color, and HANA means a flower. As the name suggests, this is a teacup with BOTAN flowers on it. BOTAN means peony flower in Japanese. The peony flower was well-loved in ancient Japan. For example, women wore Kimono with peony flower patterns, and some people used the peony as their family crest. Tohan gorgeously expresses the elegant scene of BOTAN peony flower. The flowers and plants are vividly painted by zaffer glaze in Tohan's specific painting style, which always fascinates viewers.
This Yunomi, with its square body and rounded mouth, is a special masterpiece created to commemorate the 80th birthday (East Asian age reckoning) of artisan Mr. Eizan Okuda. The unique shape and the gradation of patterns created by the traditional firing method of the ANAGAMA kiln make this Yunomi extremely distinguished.
This Yunomi, with its square body and rounded mouth, is a special masterpiece created to commemorate the 80th birthday (East Asian age reckoning) of artisan Mr. Eizan Okuda. The unique shape and the gradation of patterns created by the traditional firing method of the ANAGAMA kiln make this Yunomi extremely distinguished.
This HIDAMARI NEKO Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style teacup. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. This is a unique RAKUNYU product that challenges the development of unique Raku-yaki by using some of the traditional Raku-yaki techniques in its production process and fusing them with modern design.
This HIDAMARI NEKO Yunomi is a Raku-yaki style teacup. In Japan, Raku-yaki is regarded as the highest-grade tea ware used for the tea ceremony. This is a unique RAKUNYU product that challenges the development of unique Raku-yaki by using some of the traditional Raku-yaki techniques in its production process and fusing them with modern design.
KYO of this name means KYOTO and AKI means autumn in Japanese. This Yunomi features paintings of autumn wild flowers, a motif cherished by tea masters for generations. Considering the price and quality, this Yunomi is an outstanding value.
IRODORI means color combination, and MISHIMA means the stamp of a flower pattern. MISHIMA flower stamps are decorated in a consecutive manner. The patterns are delicately stamped by hand, before the clay is dried, using a stamp stick, which is carved with flowers. Besides the MISHIMA flower stamps, lines are carved vertically and horizontally, and the center of MISHIMA is colored red, blue, and yellow, accenting the simplicity of the design.
KIN means gold and GIN means silver in Japanese, and IRODORI means color combination. This Yunomi is made of ceramic, but the technique used to create the dull hue of the metal makes it look like a metallic cup. Not only is it very rare, it is also very reasonably priced.
A tea scoop, known as SAMI in Japanese, is a very useful tool for measuring tea leaves from a Chazutsu or other tea container and when placing tea leaves into the Kyusu teapot. This SAMI has a hammered pattern called TSUCHIME, which gives it a luxurious feel. It also brings a traditional Japanese atmosphere to tea time.
KYO of this name means KYOTO and AKI means autumn in Japanese. This Yunomi features paintings of autumn wild flowers, a motif cherished by tea masters for generations. Considering the price and quality, this Yunomi is an outstanding value.
The combination of crane and turtle attract our attention. Both of them are regarded as auspicious objects, symbolizing longevity. Crane is stamped outside the bowl, and beak, head, wing and foot are colored black by iron constituent in glaze. Turtle is on the rim of the bowl. This style is also one of the Kyo-Yaki traditional techniques...
YOMOGI means mugwort, and U means growing thickly in Japanese. The painting on the bowl focuses on Suetsumu Hana whose garden was full of mugwort grasses, and her reunion with Hikaru Genji, whom she had loved faithfully for a long time....
SAKURA means cherry blossoms in Japanese. Fully bloomed SAKURA growing from a slender branch makes us feel the strength of nature. In Japan, we say that SAKURA are beautiful because there is an end. This SAKURA ZU represents the world of Japanese aesthetics known as WABI SABI...
HOTARU means firefly in Japanese. HOTARU is also one of the stories in the Tale of Genji. This Matcha bowl portrays the scene where Hikaru Genji released fireflies on this romantic night. They fly in all directions, and the lights that the fireflies produce are colored in yellow and gold...
This Matcha bowl features one of the quintessential and well-loved works by Hokusai Katsushika (1760 - 1849). It is said that Hokusai is the most famous UKIYOE Japanese woodblock print artist and influenced the impressionist painters such as Vincent van Gogh...
This brilliant blue color crystal glaze is very beautiful. It is difficult to make the glaze colored like this brilliant blue and to create a precise crystal pattern. It requires delicate temperature management in the kiln and sensitive composition of glaze...
SEI means blue in Japanese. SEIHAKUJI is a kind of HAKUJI (white porcelain) with a glaze that is a beautiful light blue. SEIHAKUJI was held in high esteem by nobles such as Japanese feudal lords. The pale blue color evokes a clean and calm atmosphere...
RANSAI means indigo blue color. This unique noble blue color is completely original to the artisan, Kyoshitu Sasaki. While based on RAKU-yaki's traditional style, this masterpiece is the result of his constant research and challenge, and is filled with the latest ideas at the moment......
This KASEYU KURO CHAWAN – Rikyu GONOMI is a genuine Matcha bowl, following the traditional Raku-yaki method. Formed by a traditional method, which does not use a potter's wheel, the bowl is simple yet exquisitely asymmetrical upon closer inspection. This is the ultimate form pursued by Sen no Rikyu over his lifetime....
This AKA CHAWAN is quite unique work, which is made with an avant-garde spirit while strictly adhering to traditional Raku-yaki techniques. ISO no SHIRABE means the quiet lapping of the waves on the rocky shore. The translucent white glaze, specially formulated, envelops the Matcha bowl like a wave that comes and goes.....
This ORIBE CHAWAN is Raku-Yaki, yet avant-garde, with free inspiration and a relaxed mood. ORIBE means Furuta Oribe(1563-1615), a Japanese general of the Warring States period. He is famous as one of the disciples of Sen no Rikyu(1522-1591), the founder of the Japanese tea ceremony......
This TANSAI AKA CHAWAN - YOSHINO no SAKURA is a pale and beautiful Matcha bowl that represents the famous cherry blossom scenery of Yoshino town, Nara Prefecture. While based on the traditional Raku-Yaki form, it is a masterpiece with a unique charm that is unprecedented in its history......
TSURUGIDAKE is a famous mountain range in Japan, about 3,000 meters above sea level. This mountain in Toyama Prefecture is one of the few mountains in Japan with an existing glacier. TSURUGIDAKE means "Mountain of Swords" and its steepness is so extreme that it has been said for centuries to be extremely dangerous to climb.......
Name of these sweets is “Matcha Cornetta” meaning baked and rolled crepe with Matcha. The rolled crepe is very unique, airy, and pleasant texture. These Japanese modern confections are made in a long established chocolatier in Kyoto, who pioneered these modern Matcha sweets and has now been producing them for many years...
Our YUZU are grown in the Kawane area in Hiroshima Prefecture, located in western Japan. Our YUZU are grown in a very severe climate with an especially harsh winter, which makes them gentle and less bitter and sour. The natural and delicate sweetness expands in your mouth, and the very soft and plump texture is a joy to eat...
YOHKAN sweet bean jelly is one of the classic confections in Japan. KURI Japanese chestnut which is known as an autumn delicacy is lavishly included in our YOHKAN. The texture of mashed AN bean jelly matches well with the doughy KURI chestnut and the subtle sweet AN jelly also goes well with the nutty flavor of KURI...
UME plum is one of the traditional and well-known Japanese fruits. Many people outside Japan have only tried UMEBOSHI, which can be rather sour or salty, but we Hibiki-an selected this sweet and fresh UME confection which pairs well with Japanese green tea...
HINERI MOCHI means "twisted rice cake" in Japanese and it is one of the traditional Japanese sweets. KUROMAME black beans, which have a rich nutty flavor, and AN bean jam are wrapped in soft MOCHI rice cake. KUROMAME black beans and AN bean jam pair with the MOCHI rice cake and they are a superb combination...
AMANATTOH is a Japanese traditional glace. It is usually made of various beans in Japan, in contrast fruit is usually used in western countries, covered with sugar after simmering with sugar syrup and drying. We select tomatoes in this time to prepare this premium AMANATTOH....
OKAKI rice crackers have been the most popular snack in Japan since ancient times. These KINAKO Soft OKAKI are traditionally made by hand using only natural ingredients sourced only in Japan. These premium handmade rice crackers are sprinkled with KINAKO soybean flour and have a sweet accent. In addition, the texture is very elegant and light in the mouth...
Matcha MIZU YOHKAN is a traditional Japanese confection, made with AZUKI white beans. Indeed AN bean jam, which is the main ingredient of YOHKAN, is the most essential ingredient of WAGASHI traditional Japanese confections...
KUZUMOCHI traditional jelly is one of the most popular and classic confections in Japan. You will be pleased with the premium harmony of the unique texture of KUZUMOCHI jelly, the exquisite sourness of YUZU citrus, and the subtle sweetness of KUROMITSU syrup...