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This is cutlery finished with enamel over a stainless steel base. Consisting of a concave spoon and a pronged fork, it is used on the everyday dining table.

Why this product

Because these are utensils held in hand and touching the mouth, both the material and manufacturing characteristics were carefully examined.

  1. Enamel finish over stainless steel

    Based on stainless steel material, an enamel finish is added to wrap the outer surface.

  2. Marks resulting from the process

    Individual differences, such as glaze flow and density, rim thickness, and trivet marks, remain uniquely on each piece.

  3. Restrictions on heating appliances and dishwashers

    It cannot be used in dishwashers and microwaves, as well as induction, direct fire, or ovens, so it is cared for by hand washing.

This is a small 18cm-diameter pot made of chromium 18% stainless steel. It holds a standard 750ml up to about 900ml when full to the brim, making it suitable for cooking single servings. It can be placed on both open flames and induction cooktops, and it is dishwasher-safe.

Why this product

Selected because it allows for simple cooking of small amounts of food on various heat sources.

  1. Compatibility with various heat sources

    It can be used on open flames, including gas and highlight, as well as induction, and can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

  2. Small-capacity cooking size

    The standard capacity is 750ml and holds up to about 900ml when full to the brim, making it suitable for measuring and boiling small portions.

  3. Use of stainless steel material

    Chromium 18% stainless steel material is used, making it easy to handle hygienically.

This glass is wrapped in a square block pattern at the bottom and continues pattern-free at the top. Available in two sizes of 375ml and 460ml, it is well-suited for your drink volume. It is dishwasher-safe, allowing for easy everyday maintenance.

Why this product

We focused on practical usability for comfortably serving drinks every day.

  1. Two capacity options

    Composed of two sizes, 375ml and 460ml, allowing you to choose according to the amount of beverage you drink.

  2. Dishwasher-safe

    Being dishwasher-safe, it is easy to care for after meals or in daily life.

  3. Weight and dimensions that provide stability

    With a weight of 245g for the 375ml and 270g for the 460ml, it sits stably on the table.

This is a small enamel saucepan measuring 7cm in diameter, 18cm in depth, and 7.2cm in height. With a 220ml capacity, it is well suited for melting butter or warming small amounts of sauce. It can be placed directly on direct heat sources such as gas stoves and highlight cooktops for immediate cooking.

Why this product

It has just the right utility when boiling and using small amounts of butter or sauce right away.

  1. 220ml capacity and compact specifications

    Crafted with dimensions of 7cm in diameter, 7.2cm in height, and a 220ml capacity, it is well suited for melting butter or warming small amounts of sauce.

  2. Direct flame cooking on gas and highlight cooktops

    It can be placed directly on direct heat sources such as gas stoves and highlight cooktops for immediate cooking.

  3. Official certification from the Japan Enamelware Association

    You can confirm official certification from the Japan Enamelware Association by the red S sticker on the bottom surface.

Nakagawa Masashichi ShotenKitchenToolNMS-11

What kind of crafting technique is the "hikiashi" mentioned in the glass description?

Because an unfamiliar craft term, hikiashi, is written in the product description, one might wonder about the specific glassmaking method it refers to.

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Hikiashi is a crafting technique where the glass at the bottom of the bowl is pulled directly downward to smoothly draw out the stem, which serves as the handle.

This is a 300ml glass made of transparent, lead-free crystal with no lead components. It measures 8.2cm in diameter and 7.5cm in height, with drawings of a cat and a beetle engraved on the surface. It is well-suited for everyday use, filled with cold beverages or water.

Why this product

It was chosen for featuring an artist's drawing on lightweight crystal material.

  1. Illustration by Ayase Sayaka

    Drawings of a cat and a beetle, drawn by painter and illustrator Ayase Sayaka, are captured on the surface.

  2. 300ml capacity and specifications

    It measures 8.2cm in diameter and 7.5cm in height, with a 300ml capacity that is good for holding a generous amount of beverage.

  3. Lightweight lead-free crystal material

    It uses lead-free crystal containing no lead components, and is lightweight at 105g.

Toyo SasakiKitchenToolTS-10

What role does the square pattern on the surface of the sake glass serve?

Looking at the square grid pattern on the outer wall of the glass, one might wonder whether it is merely decorative or has an actual function.

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This square pattern functions as scale marks that help pour alcohol or beverages in a consistent ratio without a separate measuring tool.

This is 400ml glassware shaped smoothly by hand and finished with fire. Measuring 12cm in diameter and 9.4cm in height with a concave rise, it is good for serving salads or small portions of food. It can be washed in a household dishwasher, making care easy.

Why this product

The natural grain shaped by hand is captured just as it is in a smooth glass bowl.

  1. Hand-shaped texture and flame finish

    It was produced based on a method of shaping directly by hand without using a potter's wheel. Fire polishing technology, which bakes with fire to smoothly finish the surface, was added.

  2. Concave rising 400ml specification

    With concave proportions of 12cm in diameter and 9.4cm in height, it holds a 400ml capacity. With a thickness of about 0.2~0.3cm, it is suitable for lightly filling with food.

  3. Household dishwasher care standards

    A household dishwasher can be used, allowing for simple care. Do not place it in heating appliances such as direct fire or microwave ovens, and wipe it with a soft sponge.

This is a sake cup set containing two cups made of copper in a paulownia wood box. The inside of the cups is plated with tin and the outside is finished with a clear coat. With a 150ml capacity, it is used when pouring and drinking alcohol.

Why this product

We looked into the composition included in the paulownia wood box and the inner and outer finishes of the copper.

  1. 2-cup set and paulownia wood box

    Two sake cups are packaged together as a set and delivered in a paulownia wood box.

  2. Copper finished differently inside and out

    The outside surface of the copper body is treated with a clear coating, and the inside surface is finished with tin plating.

  3. 150ml capacity and 88g weight

    Each cup weighs 88g, and holds up to 150ml of beverage based on manufacturer specifications.

An oval plate with a width of 27.5cm and a height of 17.6cm, it has a height of 3.2cm. It can be used in both the microwave and dishwasher, making it good for warming food and cleaning up conveniently.

Why this product

It was chosen considering its generous size for serving food and its convenient use in daily life.

  1. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    Both the microwave and dishwasher can be used, making it easy to reheat after cooking or clean up afterward.

  2. Generous size and height

    With a generous size of width 27.5cm and height 17.6cm, combined with a height of 3.2cm, it holds food stably.

  3. Restrictions on heating cookware

    It cannot be used on heating appliances such as direct flame, radiant cooktops (highlight), ovens, and induction.

This is an oil straining net made of 18-8 stainless steel, which is easy to manage rust. With legs attached beneath the loosely woven grid mesh, it can be used elevated off the bottom surface. It is used to place fried or cooked food on to drain oil.

Why this product

We looked for a tool that removes grease after cooking and is easy to care for.

  1. 18-8 stainless steel material

    Made of a material that is easy to manage rust, it is convenient to use in kitchens exposed to moisture.

  2. Structure with supporting legs

    With wide mesh spacing and legs that keep it elevated off the bottom surface, oil naturally drips downward.

  3. Dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a dishwasher, making it easy to wash away leftover grease.

This is an oval plate crafted from ivory-tinted white porcelain ceramic. Divided into four shallow sizes and a plate with a depth of 3cm, you can choose according to the food. Suitable for everyday tableware as it can be used in both the microwave and the dishwasher.

Why this product

Chosen for the calm color of white porcelain and a user-friendly lineup.

  1. Ivory-tinted white porcelain ceramic

    Crafted from ceramic material, it carries a subtle ivory tone.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    It can be placed and used in the microwave and dishwasher, making it convenient to warm food or wash the dishes.

  3. A lineup divided by depth and size

    With four sizes of shallow plates plus a deep plate with a depth of 3cm, you can select what suits the food being served.