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Table Setting #215
Modern Japanese Dining with White Plates 

USUKIYAKI’s matte white plates, with soft floral details, offer a fresh take on Japanese tableware that pairs perfectly with any cuisine. While ideal for all seasons, today they enhance a vibrant autumn menu, letting the rich, warm tones of seasonal dishes shine. 

Contents

  • Framing the Season’s Harvest
  • A Revived Art: USUKIYAKI
  • Featured Item

Key points of this table setting

1. Framing the Season’s Harvest

White dinnerware has a timeless charm that makes it incredibly versatile for Japanese dining. For this fall-inspired spread, USUKIYAKI's white plates take center stage, creating an understated backdrop that allows the seasonal dishes to shine. Beautiful floral forms frame each dish, from grilled wagyu beef to Japanese dessert ohagi

A stunning Kutani ware Akae Kinrande serving plate acts as the focal point, offering a burst of color with its intricate patterns.

The coarse surface of the Arita ware gold plate matches the matte surface of the white plates, creating a unified texture on the table. This pairing enhances the spread with a warm, cohesive look for the autumn setting. 

Adding to this refined atmosphere, a tsuiki metalwork sake carafe from Seigado is paired with subtly silver-toned Kutani ware sake cupsochoko. The carafe’s sleek hammered finish contrasts beautifully with the matte finish of the plates, while the ochoko cups bring in a gentle touch of color.

2. A Revived Art: USUKIYAKI

USUKIYAKI brings the past to the present with its delicate craftsmanship and modern simplicity. Originating in the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE), this craft vanished into the mists of time, only to be brought back with a contemporary twist. The plates are characterized by their matte finish and soft floral shapes, inspired by the natural surroundings of Usuki City in Oita Prefecture.

The matte finish lends a quiet sophistication, allowing the food's colors and textures to pop against the porcelain's subtle, creamy hue. Each piece transforms your spread into a landscape where countless white flowers bloom gracefully, like this RINKA Usuki Round Plate used as an individual dish for each guest. 

Each piece serves as a canvas for your culinary creativity.

Matte white porcelain creates a welcoming, grounded atmosphere, perfect for everything from a casual family dinner to a more refined gathering. It’s a look that’s polished yet approachable, allowing the food to take center stage while still adding a touch of quiet artistry to the meal.

To see how these versatile tableware pieces can be styled with a more Western flair, take a look at our other USUKIYAKI table setting, where these plates bring a different kind of charm to the table.

Featured Items

USUKIYAKI

USUKIYAKI, led by Usami Hiroyuki, has revived the pottery that existed in what is now Usuki City, Oita Prefecture during the Edo period, after a lapse of 200 years. The beautiful matte porcelain dishes, which blend the essence of past creations with modern sensibilities, are crafted daily by artisans in a studio surrounded by the rich nature of Usuki City.

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