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This is a 170ml ceramic soba cup without a handle that widens toward the top. It features characters and symbols from Netflix's Squid Game and measures 8cm in diameter and 6.1cm in height. It can be heated directly in a microwave.

Why this product

We focused on how the unique elements of Squid Game were captured on everyday tableware.

  1. Squid Game collaboration design

    The Front Man and Young-hee characters from Netflix's Squid Game are engraved on Maruhiro Hasami's soba series.

  2. 170ml size soba cup

    Measuring 8cm in diameter and 6.1cm in height, it holds a capacity of 170ml based on the manufacturer's label.

  3. Microwave-safe ceramic

    Made of ceramic material, it can be conveniently heated in a microwave.

This is a ceramic round dish measuring 15cm in diameter and 5.3cm in height. At 186g, it is light and easy to lift, and being microwave and dishwasher safe, it is effortlessly used in daily life. Handcrafted, each bowl slightly differs in pattern, air bubbles, and color tone.

Why this product

Selected for its comfortable weight when setting the table every day and easy care.

  1. Simple daily care

    Both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it easy to handle when reheating cold food or doing the dishes.

  2. Lightweight ceramic tableware

    Although made of ceramic, it weighs only 186g, making it effortless to hold and move with one hand.

  3. Unique handmade individuality

    Directly crafted by hand, each piece carries its own individuality with slight variations in pattern, air bubbles, and color tone.

This is a seasoning pot featuring a round white porcelain body paired with a lid that has a spoon notch. Because you can cover it with a spoon left inside, it is convenient to use on the kitchen counter or dining table. It is prepared in two different height sizes so you can choose according to your needs.

Why this product

It is great for neatly storing frequently used seasonings together with a spoon.

  1. A lid that closes with a spoon inserted

    A notch is carved into the rim of the lid, allowing you to close it while keeping an Azmaya brass spoon inside.

  2. Microwave and dishwasher safe

    Made of porcelain material, it can be placed and used in both microwaves and dishwashers.

  3. Available in two sizes

    You can choose according to the capacity you need between the 5.5cm height size and the 6.5cm height size.

This is a 7.5cm diameter mini strainer made of 18-8 stainless steel. A handle and hook are attached to the cylindrical mesh basket, allowing it to rest on the rim of a pot. It is used to blanch small amounts of ingredients separately or to scoop out solid ingredients from broth.

Why this product

Selected because you can take your hands off and easily blanch ingredients even in a small pot.

  1. Pot-Mounting Hook

    Equipped with a hook that can rest on the rim of a pot during cooking, allowing ingredients to cook stably without needing to be held by hand.

  2. 18-8 Stainless Steel Material

    Made of 18-8 stainless steel, it does not absorb food stains or odors and can be maintained hygienically.

  3. Dishwasher Safe

    Can be cleaned in a dishwasher, making care after use convenient.

This is a 160ml glass shaped individually by hand, with the circumference gradually widening toward the opening. It is compact with a diameter of 6.5cm and a height of 10.5cm, making it good for holding beverages in one hand and drinking. It is suitable for comfortable daily use on the dining table as it is dishwasher safe for home dishwashers.

Why this product

Chosen with an eye on its use for holding lightly and finishing comfortably.

  1. A 160ml size that fits neatly in one hand

    With a diameter of 6.5cm, a height of 10.5cm, and a weight of 180g, it is suitable for lightly holding and drinking.

  2. Individuality shaped by hand

    Because each is crafted individually by hand, there are slight differences in thickness, height, and weight for every glass.

  3. Home dishwasher safe

    It can be washed in a standard home dishwasher, making it convenient for daily care after drinking.

This is a towel made exclusively for glassware by BIRDY, measuring width 40cm and height 75cm. It is woven from a blend of polyester 85% and nylon 15%, and weighs 60g. It is used to wipe away water stains and oil films remaining on semi-dry glasses where moisture has not completely dried.

Why this product

Here are three reasons chosen for wiping water stains and oil films off glassware cleanly.

  1. For removing moisture from glassware

    It eliminates water stains or oil films and is suitable for wiping semi-dry glassware.

  2. Lightweight and sized

    It is made in a size of width 40cm and height 75cm, and weighs 60g.

  3. Polyester blend material

    A product made by BIRDY, woven from a blend of polyester 85% and nylon 15%.

This is a cooking ladle made of 18-8 stainless steel. It connects seamlessly from the bowl to the handle, and while both share the same length of 22cm, it is divided into two sizes—Large and Small—depending on diameter and depth. It is used when cooking soup dishes or dishing out food into bowls.

Why this product

Because you can choose the size suited to your purpose and manage it conveniently with a dishwasher.

  1. Two size options

    While the total length is the same at 22cm, there are two sizes with different diameters and depths—Large (W22×D8cm) and Small (W22×D7cm)—so you can choose according to your needs.

  2. Dishwasher safe

    Made of 18-8 stainless steel, it can be washed in a dishwasher, making care easy.

  3. Produced in Tsubamesanjo, Niigata Prefecture

    Aizawa Koubou, which started in 1922 in Tsubamesanjo, Niigata Prefecture, manufactures it locally in Japan.

HAKUSANKitchenToolHA-18

How is the 'hirachawan' mentioned in the description shaped differently from a regular rice bowl?

This is because when seeing the name hirachawan in the product description, it is difficult to gauge how its appearance or use differs from a regular rice bowl.

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[하쿠산] HAKUSAN 히라차왕(원형볼) P-4
[하쿠산] HAKUSAN 히라차왕(원형볼) ST-17
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Compared to a regular bowl, the hirachawan has a wider and flatter shape, so it presents food spread out rather than gathered together.

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I plan to store and use it in a narrow gap in the utility room; what is the thickness when folded, and how much laundry can be hung at once?

The laundry room or balcony space is narrow, so the situation calls for folding the drying rack and storing it in a gap. I am curious about the volume it occupies during regular storage and the actual number of towels that can be dried at one time.

[시모무라] 원터치 드라이 행거
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When folded, it is 4cm thick and fits into narrow gaps, and when unfolded, 6 towels can be hung at once.

Aizawa KoubouKitchenToolAK-9

What is the reason for making the stainless steel steamer body into a 3-layer structure with iron inserted?

Since iron is listed alongside stainless steel in the steamer's description, the user wonders what difference this material composition makes.

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This composition inserts iron, which has good thermal conductivity and magnetism, between corrosion-resistant stainless steel layers to distribute heat evenly and enable use on induction cooktops.

This is a round ceramic bowl wrapped in hand-painted patterns inspired by plant motifs. Divided into three sizes from mini to medium, it is well suited for side dishes or main courses depending on your needs. It can be placed in both the microwave and dishwasher, making daily handling easy.

Why this product

Selected because the unique hand-painted patterns can be enjoyed comfortably in daily life.

  1. Handcrafted plant patterns

    Wrapped in patterns drawn directly by hand, inspired by plant motifs.

  2. 3 size options

    Divided into sizes from the 10 cm mini to the 16 cm M size, allowing you to choose according to its use.

  3. Easy daily care

    Both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it easy to handle as everyday tableware.

This is a 24cm solid wood tray carved from zelkova wood. A low rim around the edge stably supports teacups or plates. It is great to use as a serving tray for drinks and refreshments at the dining table or tea table.

Why this product

It was chosen for the unique grain of the wood and the finish carved by hand.

  1. Solid zelkova wood, each unique

    Depending on the section of the wood, the density, grain, color, and knots vary, giving each item a different appearance.

  2. Differences shaped by hand

    Because it is carved and refined directly by hand, slight differences in size and contour occur with each product.

  3. Care method of drying in the shade

    After use, wiping it with a soft cloth and drying it in a well-ventilated shade before storage allows for long-lasting use.