Collection: Bowls
What Are Japanese Bowls?
Japanese bowls are a type of tableware designed to beautifully and practically present various dishes. While in Japan, "bowls" typically refer to larger bowls known as "hachi," overseas, the term encompasses rice bowls (meshiwan), noodle bowls (donburi), soup bowls (shiruwan), and more. These bowls reflect the aesthetics and culinary culture of Japan, coming in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs.
Features of Japanese Bowls
Size and Shape Variations
- Rice Bowls : Small bowls used for serving rice. Typically around 12cm (about 5 inches) in diameter, they fit comfortably in the palm of the hand.
- Donburi Bowls: Large bowls used for main dishes like ramen, udon, and oyakodon. Often over 20cm (about 8 inches) in diameter, with ample depth to hold soups and toppings.
- Soup Bowls : Medium-sized bowls for serving miso soup and other soups. Usually around 15cm (about 6 inches) in diameter, designed to be easy to hold.
- Various bowls: Versatile bowls for serving salads, simmered dishes, and mixed dishes. Available in various sizes and depths, they often serve as the centerpiece of the dining table.
TIPS
Examples of Suitable Dishes
Rice Bowls: Ideal for serving rice, particularly freshly cooked white rice or seasonal mixed rice.
Donburi Bowls: Perfect for main dishes like ramen, udon, and oyakodon. Their large size and depth accommodate generous portions of broth and ingredients.
Soup Bowls: Best for serving miso soup or other soups. Their easy-to-hold shape makes enjoying warm soups comfortable.
Various Bowls: Hachi are suitable for a variety of dishes such as salads, simmered dishes, and mixed dishes. Large hachi often serve as a focal point on the dining table during gatherings.
Differences in Color and Pattern
Traditional Blue and White: Blue and white bowls evoke a sense of cleanliness and traditional beauty, particularly complementing Japanese cuisine and enhancing the visual appeal of the food.
Vibrant Colors and Modern Designs: Bowls with bright colors and modern patterns are excellent for contemporary dishes and festive occasions. They add a lively touch to the table and provide visual enjoyment.
Seasonal Designs: Bowls featuring motifs of seasonal flowers and landscapes help create a sense of seasonality, enriching the dining experience.
Conclusion
Japanese bowls, with their diverse designs, shapes, and high-quality materials, beautifully enhance the presentation of various dishes. These bowls are versatile enough for everyday use and special occasions, bringing a fresh dynamic to the dining table. Enjoy your meals even more with the elegance of Japanese bowls.
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Tsunoda Seibei Shoten TSUBO Soup Bowl Natural
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Round Small Donburi Bowl | Mino Ware
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Large Bowl Shinogi White | Serving Bowl Mino Ware
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Rice Bowl White Porcelain | Hasami Ware
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Rice Bowl Navy Porcelain | Hasami ware
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Minami Kiln Rice Bowl Red Pattern | Mino Ware
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Laurel Bowl Blue M l Serving Bowl Mino Ware
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Giyaman Small Bowl Brown 12cm/4.7in | Kobachi Mino Ware
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Furutani Seitosho Katakuchi Small Bowl Shinogi White
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Furutani Seitosho Katakuchi Small Bowl White
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Small Bowl Gray | Kobachi Mino Ware
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Decagonal Small Bowl Blue Line | Kobachi Hasami Ware
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Flat Rice Bowl Tokusa Medium | Arita Ware
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Soup mug pottery NEZIRI plum Hasami ware
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Soup Cup Rosemary Sakura | Hasami Ware
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Sucre Soup Cup Ivory | Hasami Ware
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Stew Bowl Kohiki | Shigaraki Ware
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Soup Cup Stripe Brown | Shigaraki Ware
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Soup Cup Stripe White | Shigaraki Ware
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Soup Cup Yellow Dahlia | Hasami Ware
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Soup Cup Blue Dahlia | Hasami Ware
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Soup Cup Rosemary Denim | Hasami Ware
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Soup Cup Rosemary Gray | Hasami Ware
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Furutani Seitosho Soup Cup Horizontal Stripes
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Furutani Seitosho Soup Cup Diagonal Shinogi White
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Furutani Seitosho Soup Cup Shinogi Brown
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Furutani Seitosho Soup Cup Shinogi White
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Furutani Seitosho Soup Cup Round White
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Minami Kiln Soup Cup Annan | Mino Ware
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Soup Cup Blue&Gray | Mino Ware
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Soup Cup Turquoise | Shigaraki Ware
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Soup Cup White | Shigaraki Ware
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Soup Cup Amber Rosemary | Hasami Ware
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Soup Cup White Cream | Mino Ware
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Soup Bowl Blue Flower Annan | Mino Ware
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Toshin Kiln Soup Bowl Deigo Arabesque | Tsuboya Ware Yachimun
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Toshin Kiln Soup Bowl Red Bougainvillea | Tsuboya Ware Yachimun
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Shirasagi Woodworking Children's Soup Bowl Red Sakura | Lacquerware
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Sen Chitose Soup Bowl Vermilion | Yamanaka Lacquerware
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Sen Chitose Soup Bowl Black | Yamanaka Lacquerware
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Sen Chitose Soup Bowl Zelkova | Yamanaka Lacquerware
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Tsunoda Seibei Shoten TSUBO Soup Bowl Brown | Lacquerware
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Shirasagi Woodworking Soup Bowl Black Sakura M | Lacquerware
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Shirasagi Woodworking Soup Bowl Red Sakura M | Lacquerware
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Shirasagi Woodworking Soup Bowl Natural Sakura M | Lacquerware
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Matsuya Shikki Store Soup Bowl Vermilion | Echizen Lacquerware
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Banreki Hand-painted Vermilion 18cm/7.1in | Multi-use Bowl Hasami Ware
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Banreki Hand-painted Ramen Bowl Blue 18cm/7.1in | Multi-use Bowl Hasami Ware
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