Black Donabe Japanese Clay Pot for 3 to 4 persons

You can feel the handmade craftsmanship with the rustic designs on the edges of the pot, the lid and the handles. The lid is decorated with a technique called "Tobikanna," which is used to create a series of grinding marks. The pattern can be made evenly by using a tool called a "Kanna" and applying the blade while turning the wheel.

The matte-toned glaze gives this earthenware pot a subdued atmosphere. All the colorful vegetables look appetizing inside the dark colored clay of the pot. 

With a little shallow shape, the size of 3.3L(111.6oz) is suitable for 3 to 4 persons to enjoy donabe dishes. For other dishes such as soup, stew, curry, cheese fondue, they can cook up to 4 to 5 people.

It can be used with an open flame, an electric cooktop, and an oven.

GINPO

Founded by Ginpo Toki in 1932, GINPO is a distinguished brand rooted in the legacy of Banko ware, carried on through four generations in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Even with limited access to local materials, the company has continued to evolve—combining traditional craftsmanship with constant innovation to meet the changing needs of everyday life.

Its signature series—Kikka, Hana Mishima, and Sumi-Kannyu—embody both elegance and practicality. Through a meticulous five-stage production process that blends artisanal skill with modern technology, GINPO remains committed to delivering consistent, high-quality donabe from raw clay to finished form.

Yokkaichi Banko ware

From everyday tableware and flower vases, Yokkaichi Banko ware, commonly referred to as Banko ware, is known for its remarkable variety. Among its most iconic creations is the donabe, or Japanese clay pot. Beloved for its durability and heat retention, it has become a staple of home-cooked meals—and today, around 80 percent of all donabe produced in Japan are Banko ware.

Banko ware originated in the mid-Edo period (1603–1868 CE), when a cultured tea enthusiast named Nunami Rozan began crafting ceramics in present-day Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Rather than naming the ware after its region, he chose the word “banko”—meaning “eternity”—as a wish for his creations to endure for generations. That enduring spirit lives on today, and in recognition of its cultural and historical value, Banko ware was designated a Traditional Craft by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1979.