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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Small bowl, ash glaze, pottery, Shigaraki ware
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Sendan bowl Wakura porcelain Mino ware
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Minori Chrysanthemum Small Bowl LEAVES Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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Bean Octagonal Small Bowl Swallow Porcelain Arita Ware
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Kikyobuchi small bowl, white mat, porcelain, Arita ware
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Kikyobuchi small bowl, black matte porcelain, Arita ware
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Hexagonal bean bowl semi-porcelain check Arita ware
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Lemon small bowl small bronze pottery Ozenre kiln
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Small lemon bowl, small blue pottery, Ozenre kiln
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Lemon small bowl, small white pottery, Ozenre kiln
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Square bowl small black polka dot porcelain Arita ware
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Square bowl small Sophia porcelain Arita ware
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Square bowl small red Sophia porcelain Arita ware
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Small bowl, Dutch strawberries, porcelain, Arita ware
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[Uchiru special order] Oval small bowl, chrysanthemum pattern, porcelain, dyed, Arita ware
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[Uchiru special order] Small oval bowl, cloisonne, porcelain, dyed, Arita ware
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Boat-shaped small bowl LEAVES Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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Bowl S Set of 5 Vag Porcelain POTPURRI
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Kabuka bowl, small Ryukyu drop porcelain, Mino ware
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Rest Small Bowl Brown Porcelain Mino Ware
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Turkish warped small bowl pottery Shigaraki ware
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Powder ring flower bowl Ceramic Shigaraki ware
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Small bowl Kiseto pottery Shigaraki ware
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Small bowl, iron powder, pottery, Shigaraki ware
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9cm/3.5in Pot Shiroitchin Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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9cm/3.5in Pot Lined Arabesque Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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9cm/3.5in Pot Gosuame Arabesque Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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9cm/3.5in Pot Red Bougainvillea Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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Multi cup strawberry porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Multi cup lemon porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Multi cup cherry porcelain fruits Hasami ware
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Small bowl dot porcelain Hasami ware
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Small oval bowl, flower crest, porcelain, Arita ware
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10cm bowl white porcelain Kikuwari Hasami ware
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10cm bowl gray porcelain Kikuwari Hasami ware
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10cm bowl mint mat porcelain Kikuwari Hasami ware
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Minori quince bowl, dyed border, porcelain, Koyo kiln, Arita ware
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Small chrysanthemum bowl Olive Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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Small chrysanthemum bowl, sherbet gray, porcelain, Koyo kiln, Arita ware
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Nebuta Small Bowl Glass Tsugaru Vidro
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9cm/3.5in Small Bowl Black Porcelain Chrysanthemum Mino Ware
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Bowl Herringbone White Pottery ORIME Hasamiyaki
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Dressing cup Turkish blue pottery Mino ware
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12cm/4.7in Bowl Rikyu (Green) Porcelain Giyaman Mino Ware
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Fuchiara horizontal carving cut rim bean bowl pottery Furuya Seisho
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Candy glaze heat-resistant bean pot pottery Furuya Pottery
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Rust glaze Shinogi Katakuchi Bean Bowl Pottery Furuya Seisho
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Konabiki Flower Petal Hill Mini Small Bowl Pottery Furuya Seisho
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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.