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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Round flower pot, small, dyed flower pot, porcelain, Hasami ware
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Bowl S Silver Green Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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Deflection square bowl Sabannan pottery Minami kiln Mino ware
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16.5cm/5.9in Pot Suna Karatsu Mishima Pottery Mino Ware
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Morning glory bowl gray porcelain kei Mino ware
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Bowl, chrysanthemum pattern, porcelain, dyed, Arita ware
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Bowl Medium Cloisonné Porcelain Dyed Arita Ware
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Lotus-shaped small bowl, Turkish blue, porcelain, Hasami ware
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Round pot size 16cm, dyed flowers, porcelain, Hasami ware
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Flat pot, breeze arabesque, pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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Flat bowl, round row, pottery, blue indigo, Hasami ware
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Negoro 4 piece set Ishikawa Shikhodo
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POTDISH S black Heat-resistant ceramic Arita ware
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POTDISH S gray Heat-resistant ceramic Arita ware
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Shinogisori Bowl M LEAVES Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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Bowl M green fajans pottery POTPURRI
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Asa bowl small Ryukyu drop porcelain Mino ware
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Bowl with tab, white pottery, Masaki Domoto, Shigaraki ware
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Bowl with tab green pottery Masaki Domoto Shigaraki ware
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Turkish Flexible Bowl Ceramic Shigaraki Ware
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Konahiki 13.5cm/5.9in Shallow pottery Shigaraki ware
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Konahiki bowl pottery Shigaraki ware
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15cm/5.9in Pot Shiroicchin Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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15cm/5.9in Pot Lined Arabesque Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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15cm/5.9in Bowl, Red Painted Brush Grain, Pottery, Tsuboya Ware, Toshin Kiln, Yachimun
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Oval bowl gray porcelain Monet Mino ware
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Oval bowl blue porcelain Monet Mino ware
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Bowl S Dark Gray Porcelain Cuole Mino Ware
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Bowl Turkish Blue Pottery BOL Mino Ware
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Festival Gold Shallow Bowl Glass Tsugaru Vidro
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Multi bowl yellow porcelain dahlia Hasami ware
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Multi bowl blue porcelain dahlia Hasami ware
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Bowl gray pottery rosemary Hasami ware
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Salad bowl brown porcelain ORLO Mino ware
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Salad Bowl Indigo Blue Porcelain ORLO Mino Ware
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Bowl Amber Pottery Rosemary Hasami Ware
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Bowl denim pottery rosemary Hasami ware
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Deformed medium bowl, petal, porcelain, Hasami ware
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13.5cm bowl gray porcelain daisy Hasami ware
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Octagonal flat bowl Olive porcelain Koyo kiln Arita ware
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Chrysanthemum flat pot Olive Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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Chrysanthemum flat bowl, sherbet gray, porcelain, Koyo kiln, Arita ware
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Nebuta Diverse Bowl Glass Tsugaru Vidro
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18cm/7.1in Pot Black Porcelain Chrysanthemum Mino Ware
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Rust glaze small pottery pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan Small Bowl with Flowers Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Tetsusan Whana Shallow Bowl Small Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Square bowl, medium lapis lazuli pottery, Kitagama Kasen, Hiroshige Kato, Seto 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.