You don't need to replace your whole dinner set to enjoy Japanese tableware. A few well-chosen pieces are enough to change the look of a table, and many remain affordable.
Start with small pieces
The most affordable pieces are often the most useful every day: small dishes for soy sauce or condiments, small rice bowls, wooden chopsticks. They are enough to give a Japanese touch to a meal, even served on plates you already have.
Single or in sets?
Buying single pieces lets you mix patterns and build up little by little: in Japan, a fully matching set is not necessarily the goal. Sets of 2 to 5 pieces, on the other hand, are often cheaper per piece and form a coherent whole.
The mug, a good place to start
A Japanese mug is a simple way to enjoy Mino ceramics every day, from small sizes to the 600 ml jumbo mug.
Think about care
For carefree daily use, porcelain is practical: it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Ceramic is best washed by hand and can go in the microwave. Care for each piece is given on its product page.
Find our affordable ideas in the gift ideas from €15 to €50 selection, and all our Japanese tableware.
