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This tool connects a long handle to a strainer made of 18-8 stainless steel. Available in two mesh configurations—standard and fine mesh—it appropriately scoops out ingredients of different sizes. After cooking, you can easily clean it by placing it in the dishwasher.

Why this product

As it is a frequently used cooking utensil, we looked at three functional aspects.

  1. Two mesh configurations

    Choose between the standard type measuring 30cm in width and the fine mesh type measuring 30.5cm in width according to the size of the ingredients to be scooped out.

  2. 18-8 stainless steel

    By using a corrosion-resistant stainless steel material, it can be used hygienically for a long time.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    After cooking is finished, you can care for it by putting it straight into the dishwasher without having to wash it by hand.

This is a handmade bowl featuring a glossy blue lattice pattern placed on a matte glaze base. Compared to ordinary bowls, it is wider and flatter, making it convenient to stack and store neatly. It is well-suited for use as tableware that generously presents food on the dining table you face every day.

Why this product

We took note of the glaze finish imbued with a handcrafted touch and its easy-to-use structure.

  1. Two contrasting glaze finishes

    A glossy blue lattice pattern is applied together on top of a non-glossy matte surface base. Two distinct glaze textures clearly reveal themselves on a single bowl.

  2. Wide and flat structure

    It is wider and has a flatter bottom than typical bowls, allowing you to hold food with stability. Since bowls can be stacked neatly on top of one another, it uses storage space efficiently.

  3. Unique individuality left by handcrafting

    Because it is shaped directly by hand, each bowl features different line thicknesses, smudges, color densities, and fine bubble marks. Natural variations occurring in the process remain as unique traces.

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Can a heavy cast iron trivet be placed directly on the dining table without scratching the tabletop?

Cast iron trivets have considerable weight, causing hesitation over whether they might drag across or scratch the dining table. I wonder if it has a finish that reduces friction or damage.

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Non-slip rubber feet are attached to the bottom surface, so it remains stable even when dishes are placed on it, with no concern about scratching the table surface.

This is a 170ml soba teacup inspired by Saturn's moon Enceladus. The opening widens toward the top, and with an 8cm diameter and light weight, it is comfortable to hold in the hand. Since it can be used in both the microwave and dishwasher, it is easy to handle in daily life.

Why this product

Selected for its moon-inspired appearance, specifications comfortable in hand, and practical ease of use.

  1. Design inspired by Saturn's moon

    Taking Saturn's moon Enceladus as its motif, each cup features a distinct pattern.

  2. Light weight and compact dimensions

    With a diameter of 8cm, a height of 6.1cm, and a weight of 95–105g, it feels comfortable when held in the hand.

  3. Microwave and dishwasher compatible

    Both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it convenient when heating beverages or cleaning up.

This is a 240ml bowl made of glass, with tempered glass applied along the rim where hands and lips touch. Designed with a stackable structure, it takes up less space in cupboards. It is well suited for serving food on everyday tables and is dishwasher safe.

Why this product

Since it is everyday tableware you reach for often, we focused on ease of storage and handling.

  1. Stackable structure

    Bowls can be stacked upward, saving space when stored in cupboards.

  2. Tempered glass rim

    Tempered glass is used on the rim where hands and lips frequently touch, allowing for worry-free everyday handling.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    It can be cleaned in a dishwasher, making it easy to care for after meals.

This is an earthenware pot consisting of a ceramic body and a detachable stainless steel grill. It is used to make smoked dishes with the grill placed on it, or to make pot rice on a gas fire or highlight cooktop with the grill removed. Two capacities, 1L and 1.2L, are available so you can use it according to the required portion.

Why this product

This is why we chose the ceramic earthenware pot that handles both smoked dishes and pot rice cooking.

  1. Dual use for smoking and pot rice

    Placing the stainless steel grill allows for smoked dishes, and removing the grill allows you to make pot rice.

  2. Direct fire and highlight

    Heat directly on gas fire and highlight heat sources to cook a variety of dishes.

  3. Two sizes and capacities

    Divided into a 1L capacity Mini and a 1.2L capacity Small, you can choose according to the required portion.

This is a salad serving utensil set crafted from matte 18-8 stainless steel. Designed with a length of 22cm and weighing around 60g, it is well suited for dishing out food at the table. It is dishwasher safe after use.

Why this product

Here are three reasons for choosing this cutlery.

  1. Matte stainless steel

    It is made of 18-8 stainless steel material and can be washed in a dishwasher.

  2. Dimensions suitable for serving

    Made with a length of 22cm and weighing around 60g, you can effortlessly serve food at the table.

  3. A line continuing since 1974

    This is a kitchen tool series that began when designer Sori Yanagi, founder of the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute, introduced a cutlery line in 1974.

This is a grilling pan consisting of a shallow cast-iron body, a detachable handle, and a cedar wood trivet. Because of its shallow height, you can cook with it not only over direct gas heat, but also inside toasters, ovens, and fish grills. When finished cooking, remove the handle and place it on the trivet to use directly on the dining table like a dish.

Why this product

Chosen because you can cook inside small heating appliances and move it straight to the dining table.

  1. A low height that fits in ovens and toasters

    With a shallow body height of 1.9cm, you can cook with it not only over direct gas heat, but also inside fish grills, toasters, and ovens.

  2. A detachable handle and dedicated trivet

    After cooking, you can safely lift it with the detachable handle and place it directly on the dedicated cedar wood trivet.

  3. A light weight for effortless handling

    Weighing a light 720g, the body is suitable for preparing grilled dishes for one or two people.

This is a 130ml glass drinking vessel crafted by mouth-blowing without a mold. The stem connecting to the base is short, and the rim gathers inward like a tulip. Planned in collaboration with Osamu Saruyama and manufactured by the glass studio Fresco, it is used for occasions to enjoy calvados.

Why this product

Selected for its production method imbued with studio craft technique and its proportions designed with use in mind.

  1. Mouth-blown production without molds

    Crafted using the chuubuki method, a traditional technique of shaping by blowing air without using molds.

  2. Osamu Saruyama planning and studio manufacturing

    A product from Azmaya's BAR series, made at the glass studio Fresco through a collaborative planning with designer Osamu Saruyama.

  3. Short stem and gathered rim

    The stem connecting to the base is short in length, and the rim gathers inward like a tulip.

This is a 340ml goblet glass made of machine-molded soda glass. Measuring 11cm in diameter and 7.6cm in height, it is crafted wide and low, and the short stem and base stably support the bowl. You can comfortably serve beverages or desserts on the table.

Why this product

Here are three reasons for choosing a glass with stable proportions and the character of machine molding.

  1. Wide and low proportions

    It has spacious dimensions of 11cm in diameter and 7.6cm in height, and weighs 155g.

  2. Machine-made soda glass

    Because soda glass is molded by machine, there are subtle differences in the finish of the rim and stem line across each glass.

  3. Heat source restrictions and cleaning care

    It cannot be placed in heat sources such as microwaves and dishwashers, and is cared for by wiping with a soft sponge.

This is a divided blanching strainer made of a rust-resistant 18-8 stainless steel 12-mesh net. With a hook beneath the handle joint, it can be hung on the rim of pots with a diameter of 14cm or more. Occupying only half of the pot's space, it is used to blanch ingredients separately without mixing them together.

Why this product

It is a cooking utensil great for dividing and blanching ingredients in one pot without mixing them.

  1. A hook to hang on the pot

    There is a hook between the mesh strainer and the handle, allowing it to hang stably on the rim of pots with a diameter of 14cm or more.

  2. 18-8 stainless steel mesh

    It is made of a 12-mesh strainer of rust-resistant 18-8 stainless steel material.

  3. Made in Japan and hygiene declaration

    It is a cooking utensil produced in Japan and has completed formal declaration in accordance with the domestic Food Sanitation Act.

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Why should I cook over medium-low heat rather than high heat with the stainless handle frying pan?

It is stated that it can be used on various heat sources such as induction or gas stoves, but there is a caution not to use high heat while cooking, making me wonder about the reason.

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This is because the pan's body is made of aluminum, a material with high thermal conductivity, allowing heat to spread quickly and evenly without using high heat.