Bear Children's Soup Bowl

This charming soup bowl is sized for children to hold with ease, adding warmth and playfulness to mealtime. An artisan has delicately hand-painted an adorable bear motif, showcasing fine craftsmanship in every detail.

Hollowed from domestic wood and finished with a smooth lacquer, it has a slightly thicker design to prevent heat from transferring to the surface—making it safe for hot soups.

Thoughtful and beautifully made, it also makes a wonderful gift, perfect for birthdays and the holiday season.

Fukunishi-Sobe Shoten

Fukunishi Sobe Shoten, a long-established Aizu lacquerware company, was founded in 1919 by Fukunishi Sobe, who branched off from the Fukunishi Ihee Shoten—the main family business that had been operating since the early Edo period (1603–1868 CE) for thirteen generations. 

In addition to traditional lacquering techniques that highlight the soft, lustrous finish characteristic of lacquerware, they continue to pass down unique Aizu decorative methods such as Aizu-e painting, featuring motifs of pine, bamboo, plum, and ceremonial arrows, as well as the use of spinning wheel patterns.

Aizu lacquerware is a traditional craft originating from the Aizu region in western Fukushima. Nestled in a basin surrounded by mountain ranges, the region's humid climate provides ideal conditions for working with lacquer. Aizu lacquerware is known for its auspicious motifs and refined decorative techniques, including Aizu-e, featuring vibrant Japanese floral patterns, and maki-e, which uses gold powder to create intricate designs.

Firmly rooted in over 400 years of tradition, Aizu lacquerware continues to evolve by embracing modern techniques, sharing its timeless beauty with the world today.