We ship worldwide! Please feel free to contact us!

A Unique Donburi Experience in Toki — and My Favorite Seafood Bowl

Hello from Eri at Miyake Ceramics!

Toki City in Gifu, where Miyake Ceramics is based, is home to a very unique roadside station called Donburi Kaikan — or “The Donburi Bowl Hall.”

As the name suggests, the roof is shaped like an upside-down donburi bowl, making it an eye-catching landmark you can spot from afar!

👉 Official Website (Japanese)

This facility celebrates Mino ware culture, with local pottery displays, a shop, and even a hands-on pottery experience(¥2,500, reservation recommended).

Imagine making your own donburi bowl — and using it at home. Now that’s a special souvenir! ✨

Another fun feature?

They sell soft-serve ice cream served in charming donburi-style bowls — and yes, you get to take the bowl home after eating. 🍦

If you’re visiting Toki, it’s definitely worth including Donburi Kaikan in your itinerary as part of your “Mino ware experience.”

Now, speaking of donburi

For lunch today, I had a seafood rice bowl topped with three kinds of fish, all marinated in wasabi shio-koji (a savory fermented rice seasoning). 🐟

Just look at that glossy finish — so fresh and flavorful!

In Japan, donburi (rice bowls) are a beloved part of our food culture.

From gyudon (beef bowl) and katsudon (pork cutlet bowl), to oyakodon (chicken & egg) and tendon (tempura bowl) — the variety is endless.

But if I had to choose? Kaisendon — seafood donburi — is my absolute favorite. 💕

At Miyake Ceramics, we offer a wide selection of donburi bowls in different sizes and styles — from simple, rustic designs to elegant contemporary forms.

Choosing the right bowl for each dish adds joy to the dining experience.

And when you serve your meal in a beautifully crafted Mino ware donburi, it turns an ordinary lunch into something a little more special. 🍚✨

Prefer to read in Japanese?

 日本語の記事はこちらからどうぞ

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, where our company is based.

We’ll be writing in English so that people around the world can enjoy and connect with Japanese ceramics and culture.

I’m looking forward to sharing more with you — thank you again for reading, and I hope you’ll stop by often.

Prefer to read in Japanese?
日本語の記事はこちらからどうぞ。

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 show.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

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 cooks ingredients in season with simple and authentic decoration.
Even fishermen and fish dealers admire Chef Ito’s dish.

We have visited him for photo shooting of our new collections, and Mast Ito generously worked with us.
The tableware on the pictures;
C-3055: Mokume Plate Large (Black) with kudzu (Japanese arrowroot) cake and strawberry.
C-3117: Green Rock Face Plate with Nigiri Sushi / Flatfish Sashimi.
C-3020: Gold Kessho Leaf Bowl with Tatami Iwashi and Grilled Fish / Boiled King Crab.
C-3054: Green Leaf Plate Large with Sashimi Platter.
G-0064: Blue Ito Sake Bottle and Cup
C-1483: Gold Uzumaki Plate with Raw Oysters.
C-3050: Arita Cocoon Teapot and Cup

Other items on the pictures are also available at Miyake Ceramics.
We hope you got some idea of how to decorate Japanese plates.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.