This category includes high-profile items such as new teas and tea ware, seasonal limited edition items, and monthly recommended items.
SEIKA KO-CHAKI Set is a small sized tea set with vivid white porcelain and indigo plum blossoms. The white color of the porcelain, characteristic of Kyo Yaki, is simple, yet impressive. The rather small size of the tea cups is very lovely and fits comfortably in your hand...
HIWA means faint green color named for a bird called HIWA. KAUN means flower and cloud in Japanese. HIWA faint green color is painted by a technique called DAMI. It is said that DAMI, meaning to fill only the blank space, is much more difficult than MAKIE, meaning to paint the whole surface, because DAMI requires the artisan to uniformly paint the pigment while avoiding all complicated patterns...
HIWA means faint green color named for a bird called HIWA. KAUN means flower and cloud in Japanese. HIWA faint green color is painted by a technique called DAMI. It is said that DAMI, meaning to fill only the blank space, is much more difficult than MAKIE, meaning to paint the whole surface, because DAMI requires the artisan to uniformly paint the pigment while avoiding all complicated patterns...
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...
KOHAKU BAI means red and white color UME plum. Plum, a traditional symbol of wintertime or early spring in Japan, is painted elegantly on the surface. Plum is a special auspicious flower in Japan because it is said that plum is the first to bloom of all spring flowers...
TESSEN means clematis in Japanese. Purple and light blue color of TESSEN clematis is beautifully reflected on the white glaze color tea cup elegantly and calmly. Clematis colored in purple is elegantly painted in a range of tones of a single color...
KOHAKU TSUBAKI means red and white color camellia flowers. Camellia flowers are one of the most traditional, cherished flowers of Japan, especially prized in tea ceremony. The flowers are painted elegantly, vividly, and intrepidly inside and outside the teacup...
We, Hibiki-an have collaborated with Zenshoh Yamaoka, who is the leading expert of paintings derived from masterpieces in the middle ages and acclaimed Kyo Yaki artisan, to release a Matcha bowl featuring a painting by Tanyu KANO. He chose SHIKI MATSU ZU which is designated as Important Cultural Property in Japan...
The ancient landscape is drawn in blue glaze on the outside of this cup. The thin and lightweight porcelain enhances the good flavor of the tea. This piece looks very simple, but its quality is extremely high. Once you touch this Yunomi, you will feel its sophistication and elegance.
The ancient landscape is drawn in blue glaze on the outside of this cup. The thin and lightweight porcelain enhances the good flavor of the tea. This piece looks very simple, but its quality is extremely high. Once you touch this Yunomi, you will feel its sophistication and elegance...
SHIRAKABA Yunomi features a unique monotone harmony. SHIRAKABA means birch trees, which grow abundantly in the Hokkaido area where this Yunomi was made. The monotone harmony of this teacup was created with birch as a motif. The rounded shape of the teacup fits nicely in the hand and is amazingly comfortable to use...
SHIRAKABA Yunomi features a unique monotone harmony. SHIRAKABA means birch trees, which grow abundantly in the Hokkaido area where this Yunomi was made. The monotone harmony of this teacup was created with birch as a motif. The rounded shape of the teacup fits nicely in the hand and is amazingly comfortable to use...
This teacup has both a graceful and unique natural atmosphere. It is characterized by the contrast between the exquisite design on the outside and the rough pattern on the inside. The design depicts a pair of OSHIDORI ducks swimming slowly under MATSU and UME trees, which are all thought to bring good fortune in Japan. ..
This teacup has both a graceful and unique natural atmosphere. It is characterized by the contrast between the exquisite design on the outside and the rough pattern on the inside. The design depicts a pair of OSHIDORI ducks swimming slowly under MATSU and UME trees, which are all thought to bring good fortune in Japan. ..
Sepia Flowers Yunomi evokes the sophisticated and unique atmosphere of nostalgic early-modern Japan. This Yunomi is created by a technique called MISHIMA. Before the shaped clay is dried, the piece is decorated using a stamp stick carved with patterns of flowers or another similar design...
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...
SUI of this name means water and SEN means mountain sage. It seems that SUISEN was named for the appearance of the narcissus bloom, which looks like a sage who lives alone in the mountains, such as perhaps a Buddhist monk, with a leaning neck...
This Yunomi is made while referring to traditional Raku-yaki techniques. One of the most remarkable characteristics of Aka-raku is its beautiful red color and the areas of smoky black called FU. FU is one of the color changes that occur when Raku-yaki is traditionally fired, while surrounded by charcoal...
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...
This Yunomi is simple yet expresses the beauty of flowers, which the people of Japan have cherished since ancient times. UME Japanese plum decorates the inside and outside of the teacup and the creamy color glaze not only adds accent to the plum but also to the unique shape...
This Yunomi is simple yet expresses the beauty of flowers, which the people of Japan have cherished since ancient times. UME Japanese plum decorates the inside and outside of the teacup and the creamy color glaze not only adds accent to the plum but also to the unique shape...
This Yunomi features the quintessential Japanese spring scenery and symbols of the season. SAKURA cherry blossoms are gracefully decorated inside and outside the teacup. The harmony and contrast of natural white clay and the lovely decoration are very unique...
HANA of this name means flowers and BIYORI means perfect day in Japanese. SAKURA cherry blossoms, painted on this teacup, are well-loved flowers, symbolizing springtime in Japan. Considering the price and quality, this Yunomi cup is an outstanding value...
TSUBAKI means camellia flowers. Camellia flowers are one of the most traditional, cherished flowers of Japan, especially prized in tea ceremony. This is a multi-use cup suitable for use as a tea cup as well as a matcha bowl. HANA of this name means flower, and KIKOH means journey or travel in Japanese...
AKI KUSA means autumn flowers in Japanese, which have been loved by tea masters for generations. This is a multi-use cup suitable for use as a tea cup as well as a matcha bowl. HANA of this name means flower, and KIKOH means journey or travel in Japanese...
UKI HANA UME means floating plum. The motif of the name was inspired by the three-dimensionally expressed plum blossoms on the surface of this teacup. UME plum blossoms, regarded as an auspicious motif in Japan, are painted with a lovely touch...
GUNKAKU means a flock of TSURU cranes in Japanese. In Japan, the crane is a symbol of good fortune because it represents long life. The stunning golden cranes, featured on this Yunomi, elegantly and gracefully flapping their wings, express prosperity and development. Viewing the cranes’ charming faces creates a relaxing atmosphere...
GUNKAKU means a flock of TSURU cranes in Japanese. In Japan, the crane is a symbol of good fortune because it represents long life. The stunning golden cranes, featured on this Yunomi, elegantly and gracefully flapping their wings, express prosperity and development. Viewing the cranes’ charming faces creates a relaxing atmosphere...
This Yunomi is characterized by the harmony between the vigor of the growing clover and the delicacy of the refined white background. The atmosphere is very light and airy, like the soft breeze that blows through the clover. Clover Yunomi gives a simple yet modern impression, and its simplicity warms our heart...
This Yunomi is characterized by the harmony between the vigor of the growing clover and the delicacy of the refined white background. The atmosphere is very light and airy, like the soft breeze that blows through the clover. Clover Yunomi gives a simple yet modern impression, and its simplicity warms our heart...
SHINO of this name means the place where this teacup was originated, and INKA means stamped flower in Japanese. Simple yet impressive stamped flowers are inlayed uniformly around the outside of the Yunomi. Flower centers colored white and grey are brilliant in the white and thick SHINO glaze...
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...
The ancient landscape is drawn in blue glaze on the outside of this cup. The thin and lightweight porcelain enhances the good flavor of the tea. This piece looks very simple, but its quality is extremely high. Once you touch this Yunomi, you will feel its sophistication and elegance...
It seems that this teacup is very simple at a glance, but it takes much time and effort. The teacup is elaborately scraped away, and the scraped lines create varying shades of glazing colors. The contrast between strong and light green color is very graceful...
It seems that this teacup is very simple at a glance, but it takes much time and effort. The teacup is elaborately scraped away, and the scraped lines create varying shades of glazing colors. The contrast between strong and light green color is very graceful...
This unique Yunomi features a combination of the glossy glaze color and irregular lines. The glossy ecru beige glaze color covers the dark brown earthenware, and the irregular lines, which are called KANNYU, are well contrasted against the blue glaze...
This Kyusu has a unique color, texture and distinctive form. The warm earthen color and cute flat shape are wonderfully matched and bring an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. It is very time-consuming to produce this Kyusu and expert skills are required. This unique Kyusu teapot, created by a master potter, is sure to fascinate you...
This Kyusu has a unique green color and texture. The green color and rounded shape are wonderfully matched and bring an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. It is very time-consuming to produce this Kyusu and expert skills are required. This unique teapot created by skilled potters will surely fascinate you...
This sandglass is a 1-minute tea timer. Pale green color sand tells you when 1 minute has passed. The sand inside was designed to be similar to the color of fine tea. Japanese green tea should be brewed for a specific length of time for ideal flavor. Sencha should brew for 1 minute, and Gyokuro should brew for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
This sandglass is a 2-minute tea timer. Purple color sand tells you when 2 minutes have passed. In the 7th century in Japan, purple was the color of the highest rank in a system of status. recognized as a color that gives the impression of nobility and elegance. 2 minutes is the best time to brew gyokuro, the highest grade of Japanese green tea. Japanese green tea should be brewed for a specific length of time for ideal flavor. Sencha should brew for 1 minute, and Gyokuro should brew for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
TSHISAI KAMON has not only sophisticated but unique atmosphere like nostalgic early-modern Japan. This is created by a technique called MISHIMA. Before shaped clay is dried, patterns are marked by stamp stick carved with flowers or another similar design...
Various types of INKA stamps are decorated inside and outside the bowl. Unique green and brown tones create a fantastic atmosphere. The contrast of glaze gives not only the INKA flowers, but also the bowl itself, a fantastic and mysterious aura. This Matcha bowl is beautiful and sublime with its balanced shape and graceful decoration...
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. This bowl provides us with warmth from its form. The bowl fits into both hands, and this form mysteriously relaxes both mind and body...
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 artists and influenced the impressionist painters such as Vincent van Gogh...
The crane and winter landscape of bamboo grass illustrated on this bowl evoke the beauty of nature. The warm atmosphere is well expressed by GOHONDE and the crane looks quite lovely in the winter scenery. We are able to feel the great techniques of Zenshoh Yamaoka...
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...
UME plum is one of the traditional and best-known Japanese fruits. The size of each plum is quite large, which is a sign of its high quality and premium grade, and its flesh is so juicy and chewy. The aroma and taste are well balanced, and they linger in your mouth for a long time...
MONAKA Japanese wafer is one of the most popular and classic confections in Japan. MONAKA Japanese wafer is composed of AN bean jam and rice wafers, and its contrast characterizes its flavor and texture. We have developed and are pleased to offer this premium MONAKA...
HABUTAE is luxury white silk, which is characterized by soft and fine touch and elegant luster in Japan. Our HABUTAE KUZUMOCHI is also beautiful white and it has soft texture as silk. It is considered to be a luxury confection in Japan. We are certain that you will love the unique noble texture and subtle sweetness of HABUTAE KUZUMOCHI...
The most interesting point on this confection is the fact that it is made with no additives. The farmer who made this HOSHIUME wanted parents to be able to give it to their children without needing to worry about additives, so they invented these additive-free HOSHIUME...
KAWARA means roofing tiles in Japanese. Our SENBEI have been shaped in the form of Japanese tiles seen on traditional homes in Japan. They have subtle sweetness and addictive toasted taste and brittle texture. We hope you will try these traditional Japanese SENBEI...
EBI SENBEI shrimp crackers are one of the most famous snacks in Japan. These round and cherry-pink color crackers are extraordinarily crispy and light, and pair very well with Japanese green tea. The flavor and aroma are irresistible. If you try one bite, you will find that it is rather difficult to stop!...
This snack is a miraculous encounter between Japanese traditional food and western confection. MISO, one of the staples of Japanese food culture, is mixed into whipped fresh white eggs and sugar, and baked slowly and delicately. The subtle aroma of MISO expands in your mouth, as the snack dissolves slowly and tenderly...
Houjicha EMAKI has a very light and crispy texture and roasted flavor of high quality Houjicha. It gives a burst of Houjicha flavor when eaten and makes your mouth full of joy. The light brown color of the cream and sophisticated appearance like an EMAKI scroll will fascinate you...
These premium Matcha Cookies are a highly recommended confection in our shop. Each cookie is a fresh, light green color, made with high grade, ceremonial style Matcha grown in Kyoto. They are not too sweet, but subtly sweet with a crisp texture...
Hard Jelly is one of the most popular sweets in Japan. This premium confection features BANPEIYU, a citrus which is cherished in Japan, much like YUZU. This cubic jelly, which is light yellow color, has a refreshing citrus flavor and pairs very well with Japanese green tea.