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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Square bowl, medium old Seto pottery, Kitagama Kasen, Hiroshige Kato, Seto ware
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Square bowl medium Oribe pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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17cm bowl blue bitte glass POTPURRI
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17cm bowl yellow bitte glass POTPURRI
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Oven bowl brown heat resistant pottery Mino ware
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Oven bowl white heat resistant pottery Mino ware
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Round gratin, large, light brown, heat-resistant pottery, Mino ware
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Kagami-mochi pottery porcelain Hasami ware
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Flower pot, small, Akae Banreki, porcelain, Hasami ware
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soba glaze bowl large porcelain minoyaki
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Diamond-shaped small bowl, vine arabesque, blue porcelain, dyed, Arita ware
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Morning glory bowl mustard porcelain kei Mino ware
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Morning glory bowl green porcelain kei Mino ware
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Bowl S Silver White Porcelain Cuore Mino Ware
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Oval bowl, flower crest, porcelain, Arita ware
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Puffy shavings bowl, potter's wheel powder-pulled pottery, Mino ware
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Bowl ivory pottery rosemary Hasami ware
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Deformed medium bowl, green apple, porcelain, Hasami ware
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Multi-bowl with ears Pottery Villa Mino ware
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13.5cm bowl navy porcelain daisy Hasami ware
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Salad bowl Turkish blue pottery Mino ware
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Oval small porcelain, dyed jukusa, Hasami ware
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Cocotte denim pottery rosemary Hasami ware
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Cocotte Ivory Pottery Rosemary Hasami Ware
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Small bowl, red camellia, porcelain, Kurochin kiln, Mino ware
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Small bellflower bowl, dyed, blue porcelain, Fuchiasobi, Hasami ware
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Small bowl Plum Peach Porcelain Hafuri Hasami ware
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Small bowl plum blue porcelain Hafuri Hasami ware
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Oribe line pattern hexagonal small bowl Pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware
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Octagonal Small Bowl Blue Dream Porcelain Ginshu Kiln Kutani Ware
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Hexagonal bean bowl, semi-porcelain, flower pattern, Arita ware
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Small lemon bowl, small gray pottery, Ozenre kiln
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12cm/4.7in Bowl Porcelain Spica Mino Ware
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Ofukai Octogonal Small Bowl Ceramic Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto Ware
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Small bowl of plum beans, white porcelain, Mino ware
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Minori quince small attachment, dyed rusted flowers, Koyo kiln, porcelain, Arita ware
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Small chrysanthemum bowl, dyed fuchisabi grass, Koyo kiln, porcelain, Arita ware
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Small bellflower bowl, dyed, red porcelain, Fuchiasobi, Hasami ware
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Mame pot Octo pink porcelain Mino ware
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Mame pot flower blue porcelain Mino ware
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Mame Bowl Star Gray Porcelain Mino Ware
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Small round bowl, glass glaze, pottery, Mino ware
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Small round bowl, oxidized glaze, pottery, Mino ware
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Small round bowl, orange glaze, pottery, Mino ware
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Square Goth Small Red Porcelain Mino Ware
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Square Goth Small Blue Porcelain Mino Ware
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Oval small bowl porcelain hana Arita ware
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Small bowl, American glaze, pottery, Shigaraki 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.