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In Japan, Okinawa vessels are called yachimun.
In the Okinawan language, 'yachi' in yachimun means 'baked' and 'mun' means 'thing'.
The patterns on these vessels are distinctive, and you can feel the generosity of Okinawa.
Yachimun is described in this article.
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Many of you may be thinking, "I want to incorporate Yachimun into my dining table in a stylish way, but I don't know how to do it....
Yachimun is actually a type of vessel that can be used not only for Japanese cuisine, but also for Western cuisine, desserts, and any other style.Yachimun can create a tasteful atmosphere, somewhat like an old folk house café, just by adding it to your dining table.
So we would like to introduce some examples of stylish table coordination using Yachimun.
Please try to incorporate Yachimun into your daily dining table in a wonderful way.
Fashionable Yachimun coordination with the use of "small plates" and "bean plates"
The trick to creating a stylish table setting is to make good use of "small plates" or "bean plates". Try arranging "small plates" and "bean plates" to fill in the gaps in your dining table.
It will instantly make your dining table brighter and more colorful.
From here, we will introduce actual table coordination using Yachimun.
Breakfast
Yachimun dishes are surprisingly easy to use as they blend in with any dish.
Just putting grilled fish on a Yachimun plate is enough to create a picture.
Although it is fashionable to arrange dishes on a single plate, it is more colorful if you dare to use a lot of bean plates and arrange a little bit of food on each plate.
This is a table coordinate that can be used as a reference for Japanese food coordination, but also for those who are bread lovers for breakfast.
Ordinary toast becomes stylish and uplifting when placed on a yachimun.
It will look even better if you put fruits and yogurt in small plates.
Yellow, red, and other brightly colored dishes will brighten up the table. This is a coordination you will want to copy for brunch.
Lunch
The ethnic atmosphere of the green curry matches the yachimun, making for a wonderful table setting.
The table is filled with stylish atmosphere by separating the curry and rice vessels and serving side dishes on small plates.
Cute bean plates and cutlery make a one-person meal much more stylish.
Lunch is often an a la carte meal, but with Yachimun plates, it just adds to the fun atmosphere.
You can get a sophisticated look by using bean plates!
One-plate rice with a small plate on top is stylish for lunch.
Dinner meal
Even for a one-person meal, you can make a gorgeous dining table by using a bean plate to serve a little side dish each.
Yachimun and bitter melon stir-fry go perfectly well together. You can create an Okinawan atmosphere even at home!
Fill small plates of different sizes without gaps for a cohesive look.
Even though there are different patterns, the atmosphere of the earthenware is unified, so it is not cluttered and gives a cohesive impression.
Because it is coordinated using warm vessels such as yachimun, it is a dining table that makes you feel at ease just by looking at it.
Even if there are not many colors in the dishes, it is nice to have a colorful impression by serving them on a yachimun.
Some small, round shaped plates arranged evenly will give a sense of unity.
Yachimun goes perfectly with Japanese tableware such as Kogada Ware.
Please enjoy the combination with various tableware.
Enjoy your meal
The balance between large and small plates is exquisite and stylish table coordination.
There are many vessels, but they all have a gentle atmosphere of earthenware, which gives an exciting feeling as if you were in a small restaurant.
The colors of the chicken tempura and lemon on the yachimun plate placed in the center are very beautiful.
Table decorations to copy for entertaining and home parties.
Serving side dishes on a yachimun platter will lift your spirits.
Preparing several small plates and bean plates as serving plates will make your table more colorful and will be appreciated by your friends who come to the party.
When you have a dinner with a large number of people or a dinner for entertaining, you may not know what to do because you have a lot of dishes to choose from.
The key to choosing in such cases is to prepare similar earthenware with warmth.
That way, even if there are different artists and places of origin, they will all come together to some extent.
Stylish yachimun coordination with wooden trays and colanders
Yachimun dishes and wooden items go perfectly together.Let's put them on the dining table together with wooden items such as wooden trays, Seiro, and colanders.
The warmth of Yachimun and wood will make your dining table warm and cozy.
From here, we will introduce actual table coordination using wooden items and Yachimun.
Wooden tray
Bread and jam on a wooden tray with yachimun.
Breakfast time will become a relaxing time.
The table coordinates cohesively on a round wooden tray, with plates filling in the gaps.
Yachimun plates, goya chopstick rests, sea grapes and spam give the table an Okinawan feel.
The wooden trays and sand dreary coasters match the atmosphere nicely.
One plate of rice balls and vegetables with yachimun dishes.
Rather than placing them on the table as they are, you can place them on a wooden tray for a more beautiful coordination.
Colander
Lay out a lot of rice balls in a hand-held oval colander for your table.
It goes perfectly with Yachimun and other warm vessels.
You can make your food look even more delicious with the use of vessels.
The colander and yachimun cups accentuate this stylish table setting.
When you want to change your mood, you can use a wooden colander for a change.
How about a Chinese meal with shumai and okoge steamed in a seiro?
When you put Chinese food on top, the flowing painting gives it an atmosphere like old Chinese tableware.
This table coordination is a good study in how to choose dishes, how to use bean plates, and how to arrange them.
Fashionable yachimun coordination for use as curry and dessert plates
Yachimun is often used for Japanese cuisine, but it can also be used for Asian dishes such as curry and gapao, and as dessert dishes.It goes well with anything from hot countries, perhaps because it is Okinawan.
The open-hearted design of Yachimun makes the food look even more delicious.
The Yachimun coffee bean pattern is cute and matches the fries.
Curry and Japanese tableware such as Yachimun go well together.
Please enjoy coordinating your table with Yachimun on Curry Day.
Gapao, it looks so good.
The vivid contrast between the Asian food and the color of the yachimun will cheer you up.
Dessert
Hot tea time with Yachimun and doughnuts.
Yachimun's unique mugs with large handles are easy to hold.
Tea time will be more enjoyable with the playful cups.
Choose a yachimun plate painted in deep blue for a mature and chic look.
It goes perfectly with chocolate tart. It also looks good with Japanese sweets.
Snack time with oiri on pancakes.
The contrast between the austerity of the yachimun and the pancakes is wonderful and makes you feel as if you are in an old house cafe.
With Yachimun, you can have a different kind of snack time.
Conclusion
Examples of stylish table decorations using Yachimun.
There are many different types of yachimun.
These are all wonderful vessels full of originality, with their vivid colors and bold paintings.
If you incorporate yachimun into your dining table, you can feel the generosity and kindness of Okinawa even at home.
If you find a yachimun that interests you after looking at this table coordination, please try to incorporate it into your everyday dining table.
We also carry a wide variety of yachimun at UTSUWABI, so please take a look if you like.
Thank you very much for reading to the end then. We hope that everyone will be able to find a good work of art!