Kikka Donabe Japanese Clay Pot for 3 to 4 People

Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot is the next generation of clay pots that match the modern lifestyle. It is easier to handle and you can enjoy freshly cooked hot food on the table. You can enjoy not only hot pot dishes, but also soup curry, cheese fondue, and many other dishes.

It is 15% lighter than conventional products while retaining the heat-retaining properties of clay pots. With a little shallow shape, the size of 2.7 L (91.3 oz) is suitable for 3 to 4 persons to enjoy Donabe dishes. For other dishes such as soup, stew, curry, and cheese fondue, it can feed up to 4 to 5 people.

The black body part uses an in-house developed glaze that prevents odor and stain problems. The outside bottom of the Donabe is not glazed as it is exposed to direct heat. Boil-over stains may start to appear on the outside bottom once you start using the Donabe.

The design matches today's diversified interiors. In order to create a beautiful table, the coloring is based on traditional Japanese colors. Available in Navy and Brown.

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.

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.