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毎月１日だけの特別な和菓子、赤福の「朔日餅（ついたちもち）」
赤福の7月の朔日餅「笹わらび餅」。竹の葉に包まれた、口どけのよい一品で、毎月一日のみ味わえる特別な和菓子です。
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[Toki’s Landmark Spot] Donburi Hall & the Story of Seafood Rice Bowls
Visit Toki’s Donburi Hall — a Mino ware landmark where you can make your own rice bowl, enjoy local ceramics, and savor delicious seafood donburi.
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- 伝統・ものづくり
“Fukumi Tenbyō” by Taneya
Hello, this is Eri! The other day, I visited Taneya’s facility La Collina in Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture. The architecture in harmony with nature, the beautiful scenery, and the thoughtfully designed spaces made me feel as though I had stepped into a fairytale world. What caught my attention there was this unique oil
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Celebrate Tanabata with Mino Ware
Celebrate Tanabata with refreshing Mino ware. Inspired by the stars Vega and Altair, set your table with cool somen noodles, star-shaped bowls, and bamboo leaf plates for a touch of summer magic.
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Enjoy Chilled Soup in Mino-ware Bowls
Hello, this is Eri. June is supposed to be the rainy season, but here in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, it already feels like midsummer! The sun is strong, and I find myself reaching for something cold more and more. On days like that, a perfect lunch is chilled soup. Today, I made it using potatoes. The flavor is gently
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Savoring Chilled Fruit in Silverware
The other day, I visited T9 Cafe in Tajimi with a friend who came to visit from Tokyo. Whenever she visits Gifu, it's become our tradition to explore various cafes! This particular cafe is popular for its kakigori (shaved ice) generously topped with seasonal fruits. We ordered the "Fresh Strawberry Kakigori." It was vi
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“Utsuwa” (Ceramics) Gifts for Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, a subtly beautiful ceramic gift can speak more than words. Here are 5 Japanese Mino-ware vessels — from beer mugs to small bowls — that blend utility and character.
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Mino Ware for Bread? Yes, It Works Beautifully!
You might think, “Aren’t Japanese tableware just for Japanese food?” I used to think the same. But ever since I started using Mino ware in my daily life, I’ve realized how beautifully it fits with bread, salad, and even desserts. For example, at breakfast: Freshly baked bread on a textured black plate, a crisp salad in
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It All Begins with the Clay
Hi, this is Eri. When we think of pottery, we often picture the shape, the glaze, or the final beauty of the piece. But today, I’d like to talk about something more fundamental—the clay. Mino ware, the traditional ceramic ware of Gifu Prefecture, has a history of over 1,300 years. And one of the biggest…
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The Making of Mino-ware: From Clay to Everyday Use
Hi, this is Eri. In my last blog post, I shared a bit about the origin of Mino ware and how it all begins with the clay. This time, I’d like to continue that story by introducing how that soft clay is shaped into something we can actually use—a finished bowl, plate, or cup. Pottery starts with kneading the clay. Water
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What Is Mino-ware? A Gentle Introduction from Everyday Moments
Hi, this is Eri. I’ve always loved looking at tableware and kitchen goods.When I go to cafés or restaurants, I often find myself noticing the plates before the food.Wondering “Where was this dish made?” has always been part of the joy of eating for me. In this blog, I’d like to share the charm of Mino ware—through the
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New Blog Author at Miyake Ceramics!
Hello, and thank you for visiting. My name is Eri, and I’m happy to share that I’ll be managing the official blog for Miyake Ceramics Co., Ltd. Through this blog, I’ll be writing about our products, the beauty of Mino ware, and the charm of Japanese tableware and seasonal traditions — from here in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture,…
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Our Bunten-Kiln
Miyake Ceramics owns a roller-hearth kiln called BUNTEN-KILN. Bunten Kiln can do a particular firing; In-Glaze. With the In-Glaze technique, fired designs sink into the glass material on the porcelain surface so that the design will never be peeled off from the tableware. This firing also ensures “no harmful.” Please n
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Twist Lid Sauce Pot
Twist lid sauce pot - the lid will be firmly fixed to the body, created by a Japanese Shinto alter fittings manufacturer. There will be no more breakages and worries about purchasing substitutes. Instead, this newly designed sauce pot will save your time and expense at your restaurants.Black: 150mlWhite: 150ml