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Sohei Takashima - Bizen Mitsuishi Mugcup

4,400 YEN
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size : W10.2cm×9.2cm×H6.0cm

After completing his training at Jun Isezaki’s studio, Sohei Takashima received the Contemporary Ceramic Art Encouragement Award from the Japan Ceramic Society, marking a brilliant debut. This is his new Bizen Mitsuishi mug cup.

Sohei Takashima studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and later established himself in Ushimado, Setouchi City. This is one of his mug cups.

This piece was made by mixing Bizen clay with roseki stone from the Mitsuishi district in eastern Bizen City, resulting in a white surface that looks almost like unfired clay.

The roseki stone, a specialty of Mitsuishi, is finely crushed and blended into the clay, giving the piece an extremely smooth texture that matches its porcelain-like appearance.

Because of the nature of the clay, this is a piece that will develop beautifully with use. The colors of tea, coffee, and other drinks will gradually soak into the surface, and it is said that the piece will slowly take on a soft, earthy tone, almost as if it were being fired once again.

In keeping with the character and color of the clay, all unnecessary gestures have been completely stripped away. The result is a wonderfully simple and quiet design that perfectly suits its clean, pure appearance.



Masao Akiya - Kuro Yunomi

4,400 YEN
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size : W7.5cm×7.3cm×H8.5cm

This is a newly fired Bizen Yunomi by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

It was made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his master, Jun Isezaki, and the black surface is especially attractive, combining a deep luster with a warm tone.

A special clay collected in areas such as Osafune, near Bizen City, is applied to the surface after being blended with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and deeply expressive black finish.

One of the charms of his black works is the so-called blue fire effect, created by the reaction between the cobalt and the natural ash glaze. In this piece, a large amount of blue fire effect has appeared on the front, creating a highly striking fire pattern.

The piece was formed using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is first shaped thickly and then carved away with a spatula. The resulting form is especially appealing, pursuing both sculptural interest and visual impact.

The evenly spaced tool marks, carved to a consistent depth, complete its solid and refined appearance, while further emphasizing the fire pattern that seems like blue flames flickering in the darkness.



Sohei Takashima - Bizen Mitsuishi Mugcup

4,400 YEN
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size : W10.2cm×6.6cm×H9.7cm

After completing his training at Jun Isezaki’s studio, Sohei Takashima received the Contemporary Ceramic Art Encouragement Award from the Japan Ceramic Society, marking a brilliant debut. This is his new Bizen Mitsuishi mug cup.

Sohei Takashima studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and later established himself in Ushimado, Setouchi City. This is one of his mug cups.

This piece was made by mixing Bizen clay with roseki stone from the Mitsuishi district in eastern Bizen City, resulting in a white surface that looks almost like unfired clay.

The roseki stone, a specialty of Mitsuishi, is finely crushed and blended into the clay, giving the piece an extremely smooth texture that matches its porcelain-like appearance.

Because of the nature of the clay, this is a piece that will develop beautifully with use. The colors of tea, coffee, and other drinks will gradually soak into the surface, and it is said that the piece will slowly take on a soft, earthy tone, almost as if it were being fired once again.

In keeping with the character and color of the clay, all unnecessary gestures have been completely stripped away. The result is a wonderfully simple and quiet design that perfectly suits its clean, pure appearance.



Masao Akiya - Bizen Yunomi

3,300 YEN
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size : W8.2cm×8.0cm×H8.6cm

This is a newly fired Bizen Yunomi by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

This Yunomi is especially appealing for its splendid fire pattern created through the traditional Anagama firing of the Isezaki lineage. Against a base of fresh white clay tones, beautiful Kigoma and hiro appear across the surface.

The interior is particularly impressive, with hiro-colored clay tones and dynamic Tobi-Goma creating a powerful visual effect. When tea or other liquid is poured in and moisture is absorbed into the clay, the beauty of the clay surface becomes even more vivid.

Around the exterior, the surface has been carved using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is shaved away with a spatula. Together with the bold Goma pattern, this gives the piece a strong sense of depth and dimensionality.



Yoshiteru Takariki - Bizen Mugcup

4,400 YEN
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size : W11.5cm×9.4cm×H7.8cm

This is a Bizen mug cup by Yoshiteru Takariki, who studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, yet continues to pursue his own work in a natural and unpretentious manner.

This mug cup was fired in a place near the fire front, where it received abundant Goma. Bold Tobi-Goma appears inside the piece and on the handle, creating a highly impressive fire pattern.

In addition, the piece was fired while absorbing a generous amount of smoke, giving the entire surface a lustrous quality. Together with the tone of the clay, it creates a fire pattern reminiscent of melted chocolate.

This luster gives the surface an almost coated appearance, resulting in a smooth, pleasant texture that makes the piece very comfortable to use.

Although the design itself is slightly larger in size, both the handle and the body have been made thinly, giving the mug cup a well-balanced lightness.



Toukoubou Yu - Imbe Hidasuki Beerglass

5,500 YEN

size : W6.3cm×6.3cm×H12.7cm

They inherit the careful and quiet style of Yuho Kaneshige.
They were too afraid to use Bizen clay when the studio was first formed.
You can tell they take very good care of their clay.
On the inside, fine and closely spaced potter’s wheel marks remain,
while the outer surface has been thrown so as to leave as few wheel marks as possible,
creating a strikingly different impression when viewed from both the inside and outside after finishing a drink.
This is a rather slender beer glass, yet it holds a practical volume of approximately 140cc—just the right size for refined enjoyment.
Most striking is the thinly crafted rim, which reflects Toukoubou Yu’s passion for enhancing the taste of beer through craftsmanship.
The delicate Hidasuki , created using an electric kiln—a technique inherited from Yuho Kaneshige—begin at the mouth and gracefully lead the eye into the deep interior of the cup, offering a captivating visual experience.



Yoshiteru Takariki - Bizen Mugcup

3,850 YEN
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size : W11.5cm×9.0cm×H7.5cm

This is a Bizen mug cup by Yoshiteru Takariki, who studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige, yet continues to pursue his own work in a natural and unpretentious manner.

This mug cup was fired in a place near the fire front, where it received abundant Goma. Bold Tobi-Goma appears inside the piece and on the handle, creating a highly impressive fire pattern.

In addition, the piece was fired while absorbing a generous amount of smoke, giving the entire surface a lustrous quality. Together with the tone of the clay, it creates a fire pattern reminiscent of melted chocolate.

This luster gives the surface an almost coated appearance, resulting in a smooth, pleasant texture that makes the piece very comfortable to use.

Although the design itself is slightly larger in size, both the handle and the body have been made thinly, giving the mug cup a well-balanced lightness.



Yuho Kaneshige - Imbe Hidasuki Mukoduke

16,500 YEN

size : W13.7cm×10.1cm×H12.4cm

Yuho Kaneshige, though a member of the Kaneshige lineage, has always continued to question himself and to create as an individual ceramic artist.
This is a somewhat earlier Imbe Hidasuki handled Mukozuke by Yuho Kaneshige.

It was fired in the electric kiln at Imbe designed by Sozan Kaneshige, and is said to have been made around 2002 as a culmination of his work in tableware.

Each piece is crafted with extraordinary care and precision, resulting in a level of detail that seems to go beyond the category of functional tableware and enter the realm of fine artistry.

As if competing in the art of delicate workmanship, the bifurcated handle is beautiful in itself, but above all, the proportions are masterfully calculated, with the slenderness of the handle and the balance in scale with the footed body being especially remarkable.

The delicate Hidasuki achieved with high-quality clay is also superb, and because this is Hidasuki without natural ash glaze, the sharply defined lines made possible by slab construction can be fully appreciated.

The body is made somewhat deep, making it suitable even for dishes with sauces or broth, while the delicate Hidasuki and elegant form greatly enhance the appeal of whatever food is served in it.

Originally, this work was made as part of a set of eight pieces, but it is now being offered individually, and a new wooden box can be made for it.
A wooden box for storing multiple pieces can also be prepared, so please feel free to inquire if you are considering purchasing more than one.

A work of the same form is currently on display in the exhibition “Yuho Kaneshige: The Kotodama of Clay,” held at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art from March 8 to May 17, 2026.



Hiroshi Goseki - Hiyama Bizen Yunomi

4,400 YEN
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size : W9.2cm×9.0cm×H7.8cm

Hiroshi Goseki trained under Jun Isezaki, a Living National Treasure, and later established his kiln in Ibaraki. This is a Hiyama-Bizen Yunomi by Hiroshi Goseki.

This Yunomi was made using a blend of Bizen clay and Hiyama clay, and fired in the Anagama kiln he built in Hiyama, Hitachiomiya City.

Perhaps due to the influence of the Hiyama clay, it has a rough, earthy texture when held in the hand, and the strong hiro-colored clay tone gives it a charm different from that of traditional Bizen-style works.

Around the exterior, the Kase-Goma has a deeply appealing texture reminiscent of tree bark, and the pale green tones also harmonize beautifully with the hiro color of the clay.

The form is wide and open, like a rock glass, and has been finished with thin wheel-throwing. It is a convenient piece that can be used not only for tea, but also for a wide range of other purposes.



Makoto Kaneshige - Bizen Yunomi

16,500 YEN

size : W7.7cm×7.7cm×H10.2cm

This is a newly kiln-unloaded Bizen yunomi by Makoto Kaneshige, who inherited the Enzan kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and continues to captivate many people through a harmony of delicate, elegant clay character and powerful form.

It is his latest work, just unloaded from the kiln in late 2025 (Reiwa 7).

It was created in accordance with the essential philosophy of Kaneshige Bizen: avoiding excessive decoration and allowing the clay itself to speak. The beautiful Kigoma and clay character harmonize with the simple design, giving the piece a striking presence.

The exposed clay surface, lightly accented with the spice of tiny sand grains, will become even richer in character after enjoying tea or beer, especially when it is slowly appreciated in the palm, much like a guinomi.

The well-fired surface has developed a rich, chocolate-like tone, and together with the beautifully melted, glass-like Kigoma, it presents a landscape full of the charm of Bizen ware.

Its slightly vertical form is paired with the broad, dignified foot that Makoto Kaneshige is known for, and it is designed to be enjoyed not only as a yunomi or beer mug, but also for wine and other beverages.



Masao Akiya - Bizen Yunomi

3,300 YEN
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size : W8.1cm×7.7cm×H7.6cm

This is a newly fired Bizen Yunomi by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

This Yunomi is especially appealing for its splendid fire pattern created through the traditional Anagama firing of the Isezaki lineage. Against a base of fresh beige clay tones, beautiful Kigoma and amber-colored Yohen appear across the surface.

The interior is particularly impressive, with a beautiful gradation shifting from amber to beige. When tea or other liquid is poured in and moisture is absorbed into the clay, the beauty of the clay surface becomes even more vivid.

Around the exterior, the surface has been carved using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is shaved away with a spatula. Together with the bold Goma pattern, this gives the piece a strong sense of depth and dimensionality.



Masao Akiya - Bizen Yunomi

3,300 YEN
Sold out

size : W8.5cm×8.3cm×H7.0cm

This is a newly fired Bizen Yunomi by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

This Yunomi is especially appealing for its splendid fire pattern created through the traditional Anagama firing of the Isezaki lineage. Against a base of fresh white clay tones, beautiful Kigoma and hiro appear across the surface.

The interior is particularly impressive, with hiro-colored clay tones and dynamic Tobi-Goma creating a powerful visual effect. When tea or other liquid is poured in and moisture is absorbed into the clay, the beauty of the clay surface becomes even more vivid.

Around the exterior, the surface has been carved using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is shaved away with a spatula. Together with the bold Goma pattern, this gives the piece a strong sense of depth and dimensionality.



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