Though June is typically known as the rainy season in Japan, here in Toki City, Gifu, the summer heat has already arrived. With the sun blazing outside, we often find ourselves craving something cool and refreshing — especially during lunch.
One of my favorite seasonal dishes is a chilled Potato soup. Naturally sweet and smooth, it gently comforts the body and refreshes the spirit — a perfect remedy for hot and humid days.
To enhance the experience, I served it in carefully crafted Mino ware bowls.
The white bowl features a soft, matte texture that feels natural and calming in the hand.
The black bowl, with its quiet elegance, beautifully offsets the pale color of the soup, adding visual harmony to the table.
In Japanese culture, we often say that presentation is part of the flavor.
Thoughtfully chosen tableware doesn’t just hold the food — it tells a story, reflects the season, and shows care for the person who enjoys it.
Why not embrace the summer heat the Japanese way — with a simple, comforting soup, presented in cool, artisan-crafted Mino ware that brings together tradition, design, and functionality?
Let your customers experience the quiet luxury of Japanese hospitality — one bowl at a time.
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