Blue Dot with Cat Designed Japanese Rice Bowl

Children will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. 

Looking from the side, you can see a tabby cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker and is decorated with tiny blue and yellow dots on the outside and inside. The transparent glaze over the ivory-colored Hasami ware gives the rice bowl a bright and beautiful shine. 

When eating from the rice bowl, turn the cat so that it is facing you for a better hold. Fill the bowl with rice up to about the line made by the carefully shaped rim of the bowl for an appetizing presentation.

Pair this rice bowl with the matching cup in the same cat design for a fun tableware set for your children or send it as a gift. As this rice bowl can be used by adults as well, it is sure to be an appreciated item for cat-loving children and adults.  

Kikusho Pottery

Kikusho Pottery produces casual and cute tableware for daily use. Located in Kawatana-cho, Nagasaki, the company was established in 1997.

Kikusho Pottery had previously been running a ceramics manufacturer, but went independent to focus on their own creations. Since then it has produced a wide variety of ceramics, such as those for the tea ceremony as well as casual meals. While inheriting the unique techniques cultivated over the years, they continue to create products that match the times by incorporating innovative ideas and placing emphasis on high-quality products.

Hasami ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic produced in Hasami Town, often called the "Town of Pottery," located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu. For over 400 years, it has been cherished as durable and practical tableware for everyday use.

It is known for its vibrant hand-painted designs on a pure white porcelain base—an iconic feature of Japanese porcelain. While Hasami ware continues to honor traditional patterns, artisans are constantly creating new designs that suit contemporary lifestyles, blending timeless beauty with modern functionality.