Serveware
Bento Box 500mL
$ 45.00 USD
This simple yet handsome bento box will make even the most mundane lunch a feast for your eyes. It features a movable partition for keeping wet and dry separate and a natural wooden lid made from aged cedar harvested from Kochi Prefecture.
About Bento
Bento is a typically homemade meal that is common in Japanese cuisine that is served in single-portion containers or boxes that range from pre-packaged and disposable bento boxes bought at convenience stores, to artisan-made boxes. Many people put significant time and effort into bento boxes for their loved ones, and there are currently many different styles of bento.
Materials: Polypropylene, Natural Wood (Cedar)
Dimensions: 7" L x 3.43" W x 2.36" H
Care: Only the main body and partition can be used in the microwave or dishwasher.
Shizuoka, Japan
Bento Box 1000ml
$ 65.00 USD
This simple yet handsome bento box will make even the most mundane lunch a feast for your eyes. It features a movable partition for keeping wet and dry separate and a natural wooden lid made from aged cedar harvested from Kochi Prefecture.
About Bento
Bento is a typically homemade meal that is common in Japanese cuisine that is served in single-portion containers or boxes that range from pre-packaged and disposable bento boxes bought at convenience stores, to artisan-made boxes. Many people put significant time and effort into bento boxes for their loved ones, and there are currently many different styles of bento.
Materials: Polypropylene, Natural Wood (Cedar)
Dimensions: 7" L x 7" W x 2.36" H
Care: Only the main body and partition can be used in the microwave or dishwasher.
Shizuoka, Japan
Hirota Glass Butter Case
$ 65.00 USD
This butter dish is made from tinted Edo-style glass by one of Japan’s longest-running glass manufacturers. Its ashwood top fits snuggly and is perfect for holding more than just butter.
About Hirota Glass
Hirota Glass company is a specialist in Kiriko cut glassware. Since their founding in 1899, they strive to combine Japanese tradition with European glassmaking techniques. The result is high-quality products that are based in tradition while looking toward the future.
Materials: Glass, Ash Wood
Dimensions: L: 5.9” x W: 3.54” x H: 2.28”
Care: Handwash, Do not microwave with lid
Tokyo, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Place Mat
$ 30.00 USD
This placemat was created through a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Fukuda and Ohazama utilized a wide range of techniques to translate abstract illustrations onto fabric with mathematical precision. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko placemat is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 17.72" L x 11.81 W
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Handmade Pot Holder - Book
$ 38.00 USD
– Sold OutThis handmade potholder is a whimsically bookish way to lift hot pots and pans safely. Made by hand-sewing swatches of surplus and scrap fabric, every potholder is one of a kind and made in an artist’s workshop in Nagoya.
How to Use: Grip the outside of the potholder, using the hollow inside to safely grip the handle of a hot pot or pan.
About Noriko Nakao
Noriko Nakao is a multidisciplinary artist from Nagoya, Japan who started making ceramic arts in 1998. She has exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan. Everything she creates is one of a kind and is the result of her inspirations at the moment of creation. Her hope is to make something that will make your daily life a little more fun.
Materials: Outer: Cotton, Filling: Polyester
Dimensions: L: 4.5”, W: 3.5”, H: 1”
Nagoya, Japan
Dougami Butter Knife
$ 14.00 USD
– Sold OutThese chunky butter knives from artist Sumiko Dougami will bring a handmade quality to your morning toast. Each ceramic knife is hand formed and painted with a freestyle motif of lines and dashes.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 4” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Dougami Stir Spoon
$ 16.00 USD
Scoop, spread, and stir with this handcrafted spoon from Kanazawa-based artist Sumiko Dougami. Each ceramic spoon is hand formed and painted with “gosu pigment”.
About Dougami
Dissatisfied with the cold impression that porcelain can often leave, artist Sumiko Dougami focuses her efforts on hand-formed and organic pieces that showcase the spirit of the artist. A graduate from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery School, she embellishes her work with freehand motifs and contemporary shapes painted on with “gosu pigment”.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately: L: 5” x W: .75”
Care: Hand wash and dry
Kanazawa, Japan
Wakako Scoop
$ 46.00 USD
These display-worthy scoops from Zushi-based artist Wakako Mochizuki offer a delightful way to spoon out tea, sugar, or jams. Just don’t expect a precise measurement - like the rest of the scoop, the exact volume of each is unique.
Please note: Use the photo provided to match each number to the correct scoop.
About Wakako Mochizuki
Every day, Wakako Mochizuki creates whimsical earrings, utensils, accessories, and decor in her Zushi studio. Specializing in beautifully delicate brass, she hammers and welds rigid metals into one-of-a-kind items destined to be imbued with favorite memories.
Materials: Brass
Dimensions: Varies; approximately 3.5" L x 1.5" W
Care: Please note that due to the nature of brass, this product’s color will oxidize and develop a rich patina over time. You may gently polish using your preferred brass polishing method. Please be careful not to bend these delicate pieces.
Zushi, Japan
Linen Sake Server
$ 108.00 USD
This porcelain sake carafe is skilfully imprinted with the texture of breezy linen and builds on the rich history of traditional “Arita Ware”. Perfect for both warm and cold consumption, the unique yet familiar surface has the added benefit of keeping your favorite sake at the perfect temperature so you can take your time. Despite being thin enough to be transparent and being less than half the weight of similar pieces, these carafes can be handled with confidence. Both the Sake Server and Sake Cup are finished with a touch of platinum on the rim.
About Arita Ware
The town of Arita in Saga prefecture has a long history of porcelain manufacturing that is thought to date back to the early 16th century. It is said that the first white, hard-paste ceramics in Japan were made here. The spiritual tradition and pride of producing Arita ware has kept it alive throughout the generations, and authentic pieces are still in high-demand to this day.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: 4.25" W x 3.31" D x 3.86" H
Care: Wash regularly with warm water and mild detergent and dry thoroughly. A small amount of bleach can be used for stubborn stains. Porcelain may crack if exposed to rapid heating or cooling.
Arita, Japan
Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl - Hotei (Smoky Grey)
$ 381.00 USD
This display bowl was conceived with the help of designer Kenichiro Oomori and is intended to showcase the best characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware. Along with the rest of the Sinafu line, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.
About Gato
Hailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.
Read more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the rikumo journal.
Materials: Zelkova wood
Dimensions: 2.95" H, 8.27" D
Care: Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.
Yamanaka, Japan
Saibi Tray - Natural
$ 305.00 USD
The Saibi series of trays and cups is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Wood Works that celebrates 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely tactile take on everyday items.
About Gato
Hailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.
Read more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the rikumo journal.
Materials: Sen wood
Dimensions: 1.85" H, 12.99" D
Care: Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.
Yamanaka, Japan
Saibi Tray - Black
$ 305.00 USD
The Saibi series of trays and cups is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Wood Works that celebrates 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely tactile take on everyday items.
About Gato
Hailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.
Read more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the rikumo journal.
Materials: Sen wood
Dimensions: 1.85" H, 12.99" D
Care: Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.
Yamanaka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Kiku S
$ 41.00 USD
This solid cast iron trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. Its shape takes its inspiration from the Japanese chrysanthemum (kiku), a common symbol that represents longevity. It features three padded feet and is beautiful enough to leave permanently on countertops.
About IwachuA master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59" Diameter: 7"
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Blue
$ 28.00 USD
– Sold OutThis geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Red
$ 28.00 USD
This geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Yakishime Teapot - Brown
$ 74.00 USD
As one of the oldest Japanese ceramic traditions, yakishime ceramics are traditionally left unglazed to highlight the raw beauty of untouched clay. This beautiful earthenware teapot combines the simplicity of raw clay with the refinement of the tea ceremony. Rustic and sophisticated, it is the perfect size for one or two cups of strong green tea. The elongated hollow handle allows you to pour every last drop out without compromising on comfort.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 4 1/2" Diameter: 2 1/2"
Volume: 230ml
Care: Rinse thoroughly with water only (no sponge or scrubber), then dry thoroughly.
Kyoto, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Tea Kettle
$ 221.00 USD
Bring a little warmth to your kitchen with this modern kettle, skillfully crafted with the traditional Japanese arare (hailstone) pattern. A tetsubin, or cast iron tea kettle, was once a status symbol of emperors and scholars. Today tetsubins are important parts of the Japanese tea ceremony, and tetsubin craftsmen take at least 15 years to master the trade. Forged by hand in the workshops of Iwachu, this small style is perfect for an individual, well-steeped cup of your favorite tea.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is widely recognized as one of the best cast-iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional Japanese craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
*Note: Due to the size/weight of this item, it is not eligible for free shipping. Please contact info@rikumo.com if you have any questions.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2" (with handle), Width: 7 1/2"
Volume: 1 Liter
Care: Rinse with just warm water, no soap.
Morioka, Japan
Tanaka Contrast Bowl
$ 490.00 USD
The Tanaka Contrast Bowl is inspired by the Japanese tradition of kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with a special lacquer. Beautiful seams of plutonium color highlight the fractures and breaks in this handmade bowl instead of hiding or disguising them, giving a sense of history and life (with all its imperfections) to an otherwise perfect piece.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Diameter: 8 1/2" Height: 4 1/2"
Care: Rinse with water and a mild soap, and dry immediately after. Not dishwasher safe.
Saitama, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Coaster
$ 7.00 USD
This special coaster is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each coaster features geometric patterns that combine twenty-first century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko coaster is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: Height: 4” Width: 4”
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Milk Pitcher - Gloss
$ 26.50 USD
A little pitcher to pour small batches of milk, cream, or juice. Its modular lip pairs with the small Hasami Plate for a makeshift lid, keeping its contents fresh and clean.
The Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of midcentury modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Dimensions: Height: 2" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Teapot - Gloss
$ 82.50 USD
– Sold OutWith its wide design and high volume, the Hasami Porcelain Teapot is perfect for serving tea among friends after a long day. Along the edges of its grey gloss coating, the details of the raw clay are left evident as a thoughtful signature from the artist. Not for stovetop use.
Please note: Each individual Hasami Porcelain Planter is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the design of each piece, but the final product may differ slightly. The high quality and stately aesthetics of Hasami Porcelain products are uniform across every piece, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Hasami Porcelain
The Hasami Porcelain line is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle" - slow, steady, and long-lasting. The entire Hasami collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, bowls, and planters share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. (Inspiration for this convenient feature came from the tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living.) Each piece is molded by hand from a unique clay mixture in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been celebrated as art for the past 400 years.
Dimensions: 4" H x 6" D
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe. Not safe for stovetop use.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Milk Pitcher - Matte
$ 27.00 USD
Made from a mixture of clay minerals, the Hasami Milk Pitcher has an earthy, coarse texture that is both rustic and refined. Multi-functional in nature and minimal in design, it combines traditional Japanese techniques with modernist form.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is molded by hand and rendered with an organic, almost primitive texture. The collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, and bowls all share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. The inspiration for its stacking mechanism comes from tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living. Hasami Porcelain pieces are hand-made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for the past 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 2" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Sugar Pot - Matte
$ 18.00 USD
– Sold OutMade from a mixture of clay minerals, the Hasami Sugar Pot has an earthy, coarse texture that is that is both rough and refined. Multifunctional in nature and minimal in design, this bowl stands at the ready when you need something sweet.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is molded by hand and rendered with an organic, almost primitive texture. The collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, and bowls all share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. Inspiration for its stacking mechanism comes from tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living. Hasami Porcelain pieces are hand-made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for the past 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 2" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Kitchen Tool Set
$ 110.00 USD
This essential kitchen tool set is produced in the Niigata region of Japan, which is known for its high-quality stainless steel and metal goods. Set includes ladle, spatula, and serving spoon.
Winner of the Japanese Good Design Award, 2008.
About Sori Yanagi
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi is known as the heir of the Japanese folk art movement. His inventive product designs, from common kitchenware to the famed Butterfly Chair, were the catalyst for the rise of modernist Japanese design after the 1950s. His kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality, celebrating organic form above trends, beauty above superficiality, and efficiency above frivolity.
Materials: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: Width: 3" Length: 9"
Care: Dishwasher Safe
Niigata, Japan
