Japan Blue Circle Motif Soba Choko Cup and Condiment Plate Set

This soba choko cup, used as a dipping bowl when eating soba, comes with a small  condiment plate that is used to put finely cut spring onions and wasabi for the dipping sauce. The plate can also be used as a lid or a coaster as well.  

Circles symbolize the sun and are considered a source of power. A circle without a starting or ending point is considered auspicious because it signifies infinity.

In addition, the lattice pattern applied throughout is said to ward off evil, as the squares are said to keep an eye out for evil spirits.

Although made for Japanese soba, this cup can also be used for desserts such as puddings or ice cream. As it comes with a lid, you can use it to drink hot Japanese tea or to make Japanese style steamed egg custard chawanmushi or to drink sake. Small portions of nuts or dry snacks can also be put into the cup and be placed on a side table.

Arita Porcelain Lab

The seventh generation Yazaemon describes his vision for Arita Porcelain Lab as "to modernize Arita Ware, the luxury Japanese porcelain culture, and to convey it to the world." Arita Porcelain Lab's tableware retains the aesthetic of "elegance" that Japanese people have valued since ancient times, and adds a stylish appearance to suit modern living spaces.

The colors of the tableware have been carefully selected, with new colors developed for traditional patterns and designs that freely combine traditional patterns to suit modern interiors.  They have developed the original glaze through countless prototypes.

Arita Porcelain Lab also designed perfume bottles made of Arita Ware at the request of Guerlain, a French perfume and cosmetics maker, and collaborated with Laduree, a famous confectionery store, to produce tea and Arita Ware. The company is also deepening its ties overseas, with its tableware being used in a restaurant in the Mandarin Hotel (Paris, France).

Crafted in the historic town of Arita, located in Saga Prefecture, Arita ware stands as the most venerable porcelain production hub in the annals of Japanese history. Characterized by its ethereal translucent white porcelain adorned with vibrant paintings, it has profoundly influenced the porcelain craft across Europe.

Within Japan, Arita ware is held in high esteem as a prestigious brand, with the town of Arita acknowledged as a quintessential porcelain production area.