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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Large bowl, ash glaze, powder inscription, pottery, Shigaraki ware
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Bowl M Dark Gray Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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Bowl M Silver White Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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18cm/7.1in Shallow bowl, Red iron painting, small pattern Pottery, Minami kiln, Mino ware
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[Mizuki x Furuya Pottery] Fuchiyara horizontal carving 18cm/7.1in Shallow pottery Furuya Pottery
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[Mizuki×Furuya Pottery] Fuchiyara horizontal carving 21cm/8.3in Shallow pottery Furuya Pottery
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Rust glaze octagonal deep bowl small pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan octagonal deep bowl small pottery Furuya Seisho
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Gray glaze octagonal deep bowl small pottery Furuya Seisho
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Rust glaze rim bowl large pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan Spiral Bowl Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan Whana Shallow Bowl Large Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan Oval deep bowl Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Square bowl, large lapis lazuli pottery, Kitagama Kasen, Hiroshige Kato, Seto ware
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Square bowl large old Seto pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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Square bowl large Oribe pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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18cm/7.1in Flat pot Orange Pottery Straw hand Mino ware
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18cm/7.1in flat pot blue pottery straw hand Mino ware
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Deposit bowl Window flower painting Porcelain Rinkurou kiln Hasami ware
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Morihan flower crest pottery Aianna Mino ware
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Diamond pot, flower crest, pottery, Aianna, Mino ware
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Old dyed crest large bowl porcelain Hasami ware
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Oval bowl mimosa pottery Hasami ware
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Oval bowl lemon pottery Hasami ware
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Oval bowl, large Dutch strawberry, porcelain, Arita ware
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Asa bowl large blue arabesque porcelain Mino ware
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Deep bowl striped black pottery Shigaraki ware
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Plate Bowl L Dark Gray Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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Plate Bowl L Silver White Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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White decorative shavings pottery Mino ware
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Kasumi kohanatori plate small bowl Oribe pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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Kasumi kohanatori plate small bowl Shino pottery Kitagama Kasen Kato Hiroshige Seto ware
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Cutting Bowl Porcelain Dyed Nishiki Maru Crest Arita Ware
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Deflecting square bowl, Annan Raku painting, Goss pottery, Minami kiln, Mino ware
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Multi-use pot with ears, flower crest, pottery, Aiannan, Mino ware
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Bowl Small Pottery NEZIRI Plum Hasami Ware
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15cm/5.9in Flexible pot Green Ceramic Saheigama Shigaraki ware
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15cm/5.9in Flexible pot, white pottery, Saheigama Shigaraki ware
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Bowl Blue L Porcelain Laurel Mino Ware
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Bowl White L Porcelain Laurel Mino Ware
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Bowl Oribe M Porcelain Laurel Mino Ware
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Bowl White M Porcelain Laurel Mino Ware
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Water ring multipurpose pot 13.5cm/5.9in Porcelain Spica Mino ware
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Rim flat pot, flower crest, pottery, Aiannan, Mino ware
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Small bowl, red-colored wood and flowers, porcelain, Rinkurou kiln, Hasami ware
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15cm/5.9in Bowl Karako Porcelain Seikou Kiln Kutani Ware
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Bowl large radish porcelain Hasami ware
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Anti-ball Blue 14cm Rust Arabesque Leaf Koyo Kiln Porcelain Arita 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.