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Father’s Day Around the World — and in Japan
Hi, I’m Eri from Miyake Ceramics! In Japan, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. It’s a day to say thank you to the dads who work hard every day — though compared to Mother’s Day, it sometimes gets a bit less attention. Interestingly, many countries also celebrate Father’s Day on the […]
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Mino Ware for Bread? Yes, It Works Beautifully!
You might think, “Aren’t Japanese tableware just for Japanese food?” I used to think the same. But ever since I started using Mino ware in my daily life, I’ve realized how beautifully it fits with bread, salad, and even desserts. For example, at breakfast: Freshly baked bread on a textured black plate, a crisp salad in […]
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The Making of Mino Ware: From Clay to Everyday Use
Hi, this is Eri. In my last blog post, I shared a bit about the origin of Mino ware and how it all begins with the clay. This time, I’d like to continue that story by introducing how that soft clay is shaped into something we can actually use—a finished bowl, plate, or cup. Pottery […]
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It All Begins with the Clay
Hi, this is Eri. When we think of pottery, we often picture the shape, the glaze, or the final beauty of the piece. But today, I’d like to talk about something more fundamental—the clay. Mino ware, the traditional ceramic ware of Gifu Prefecture, has a history of over 1,300 years. And one of the biggest […]
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What Is Mino Ware? A Gentle Introduction from Everyday Moments
Hi, this is Eri. I’ve always loved looking at tableware and kitchen goods.When I go to cafés or restaurants, I often find myself noticing the plates before the food.Wondering “Where was this dish made?” has always been part of the joy of eating for me. In this blog, I’d like to share the charm of […]
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New Blog Author at Miyake Ceramics!
Hello, and thank you for visiting. My name is Eri, and I’m happy to share that I’ll be managing the official blog for Miyake Ceramics Co., Ltd. Through this blog, I’ll be writing about our products, the beauty of Mino ware, and the charm of Japanese tableware and seasonal traditions — from here in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, […]
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Worldwide Shipment from JAPAN
We have shipped out our products to 35 countries, 5 continents.From 1pc sample to 1 full-container, we suggest the best logistics for you.
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HOFEX 2019
We are participating the trade show in Hong Kong, HOFEX 2019 with Noritake and Luzerne, associated by NIJI CONCEPT. We have selected modern Japanese design and color this time. Please visit us and see out beautiful new collections. *Price is as of May 9th, 2019.
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HOFEX 2017
We have participated HOFEX 2017, which is one of the largest hotels and restaurants trade show in Hong Kong. This year, we have arranged our booth with Noritake and Luzerne, sponsored by NIJI CONCEPT. Our Japanese tableware was colourful and gorgeous to catch visitors’ eyes, and we have received great reputation and feedback throughout the […]
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Plate Arrangement Shooting at Kifune
Kifune – Oroshi, Toki-City, Gifu-Pref., Japan. The Chef Ito practiced at Tsukiji Sushiko in Tokyo, that is one of the most popular Sushi restaurants, and opened Kifune more than 20 years ago. In the “NO-SEA Prefecture”, GIFU, he carefully selects seafoods at fish markets in Nagoya area according to the customers’ preferences and requests. His […]
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Our Bunten-Kiln
Miyake Ceramics owns a roller-hearth kiln, called BUNTEN-KILN. Bunten Kiln can do a special firing; In-Glaze. By using In-Glaze technique, fired designs sink into the glass material on the surface of porcelain so that the design will never be peeled off from the tableware. This firing also ensures “no harmful”. (Please note that our paints […]
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