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 (飯碗, meshiwan), noodle bowls (どんぶり, donburi), soup bowls (汁椀, 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.
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Kodon Herringbone White Pottery ORIME Hasami Ware
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Bowl, bicolor striped pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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5.5 bowl Wakura porcelain Mino ware
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Bowl, iron powder, pottery, Shigaraki ware
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Soba makai Deigo arabesque pottery Tsuboya ware Toshin kiln Yachimun
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Soba makai Aakae bougainvillea Pottery Tsuboya ware Toshin kiln Yachimun
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Round bowl Tobikanna/comb pattern Pottery Koishiwara ware
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Bowl Blue Ceramic Straw Hand Mino Ware
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Bowl Orange Ceramic Straw Hand Mino Ware
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Round small bowl pottery Kairagi Mino ware
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Bowl, deep type, gold-colored pottery, Shigaraki ware
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Kodon Herringbone Brown Pottery ORIME Hasami Ware
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Bowl, breezy arabesque, pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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Small bowl, Oribe white camellia, pottery, Kurochin kiln, Mino ware
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Bowl Tokusa porcelain Kurochin kiln Mino ware
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Bowl, Six Gourds, Porcelain, Kurochin Kiln, Mino Ware
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Kurawanka bowl turtle pottery kotohogi Hasami ware
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Large rice bowl, porcelain, peonies, Arita ware
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Rice bowl Annan Raku painting Goth pottery Minami kiln Mino ware
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[Uchiru special order] Tea bowl round pottery Yamakirai Pottery Shigaraki ware
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Colored tea bowl, Shochiku, plum, red, porcelain, Imari ware
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Colored tea bowl, Shochiku, plum, blue, porcelain, Imari ware
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Flat bowl, small Tokusa pottery, Arita ware
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Flower bowl small red porcelain Arita ware
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Flower bowl large blue porcelain Arita ware
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Tea bowl Tokusa Ai Porcelain Arita ware
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Rice bowl large mimosa pottery Hasami ware
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Rice bowl, Annan red pattern, small pattern, pottery, Minami kiln, Mino ware
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Oribe hexagonal rice bowl Pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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Tea bowl Kiseto pottery Shigaraki ware
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Tea bowl black matte porcelain Arco Mino ware
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Tea bowl silver brown porcelain Arco Mino ware
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Kurawanka bowl lemon pottery Hasami ware
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Kurawanka bowl, two-color striped pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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Kurawanka Bowl Round Row Ceramic Blue Indigo Hasami Ware
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Kurawanka bowl, breeze arabesque, pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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Tea bowl white porcelain Hasami ware
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Tea bowl navy porcelain Hasami ware
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12cm/4.7in Makai Gosame Dot Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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12cm/4.7in Makai Ameori Dot Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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Rice bowl Strawberry Porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Rice bowl lemon porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Rice bowl Cherries Porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Small Imari gourd with tea porcelain Arita ware
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Rice bowl small porcelain cloud swallow Arita ware
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Tea bowl pique white pottery ORIME Hasami ware
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Rice bowl yellow porcelain dahlia Hasami ware
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Rice bowl blue porcelain dahlia Hasami ware
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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.