Collection: Rice Bowls
What are Japanese Rice Bowls?
Japanese rice bowls (ochawan) are small bowls used for eating rice. These bowls are essential items in Japanese dining and are frequently used in everyday meals. Japanese rice bowls combine beautiful design with practicality, adding visual enjoyment to the dining experience.
Features of Japanese Rice Bowls
- Size: Japanese rice bowls typically have a diameter of 11cm to 13cm and a height of 5cm to 7cm. This size is perfect for serving an individual portion of rice.
Examples of Suitable Dishes
- Rice: Mainly used for serving white rice, brown rice, or sushi rice. The appropriate size allows for a single serving of rice to be beautifully presented.
- Other Dishes: Can also be used for small salads, soups, desserts, and fruits. They are particularly versatile in Japanese cuisine as small side bowls.
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Rice bowl, red pattern, pottery, Minami kiln, Mino ware
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Flat bowl, medium Jukusa pottery, Arita 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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12cm/4.7in Makai Gosuame Arabesque Pottery Tsuboya Ware Toshin Kiln Yachimun
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Rice Bowl Olive Porcelain Koyo Kiln Arita Ware
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12cm/4.7in Rice Bowl Tobikanna Pottery Ontayaki
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Tea bowl herringbone white pottery ORIME Hasami ware
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Tea bowl herringbone brown pottery ORIME Hasami ware
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Fuchiara horizontal carving rice bowl small pottery Furuya Seisho
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Gosu candy glaze rice bowl pottery Furuya Seisho
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Kinari rice bowl pottery Furuya Seisho
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Rice bowl blue pottery straw hand Mino ware
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Rice bowl, orange, pottery, straw hand, Mino ware
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Tea bowl Tokusa Vermilion Porcelain Arita ware
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TIPS
Differences in Size and Shape
Standard Size Rice Bowls: Ideal for daily use, these bowls are well-balanced and easy to hold.
Small Rice Bowls: Suitable for serving small portions of rice, desserts, or small salads. Their cute appearance makes them perfect for children.
Deep Rice Bowls: Ideal for soups, stews, and dishes with broth. The depth helps prevent spills.
Differences in Color and Pattern
Traditional Blue and White: Bowls with blue and white designs evoke a sense of cleanliness and traditional beauty. They are particularly well-suited for Japanese cuisine, enhancing the visual appeal of the food.
Vibrant Colors and Modern Designs: Bowls with vibrant colors and modern patterns are great for contemporary dishes and party settings. They add elegance and festivity to the table.
Seasonal Designs: Bowls featuring seasonal flowers or landscapes evoke a sense of the season, enriching the dining experience. For example, sakura (cherry blossom) patterns in spring and autumn leaves in fall are popular.
Conclusion
Japanese rice bowls, with their diverse designs, shapes, and high-quality materials, beautifully highlight various dishes. Suitable for both everyday use and special occasions, these bowls bring a fresh, elegant touch to the dining table. Enjoy your meals even more with the beauty of Japanese rice bowls.