Toru Yoshikawa
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We are a Japanese Pottery & Porcelain store.We'll be posting pics of tea & sake ware etc from our lineup on our website, as well as scenes from our daily life.
A firing comparison sample of teapots by Yohei Konishi — same clay, different firing methods.
Right: wood-fired.
Front: fired twice, with charcoal used in the second firing.
Back: electric kiln-fired.
Right: wood-fired.
Front: fired twice, with charcoal used in the second firing.
Back: electric kiln-fired.
January 20, 2026 at 10:59 PM
A firing comparison sample of teapots by Yohei Konishi — same clay, different firing methods.
Right: wood-fired.
Front: fired twice, with charcoal used in the second firing.
Back: electric kiln-fired.
Right: wood-fired.
Front: fired twice, with charcoal used in the second firing.
Back: electric kiln-fired.
Yesterday, I visited Master Konishi Yohei.
Approaching 85, his energy, curiosity, and commitment to craftsmanship remain as strong as ever.
Approaching 85, his energy, curiosity, and commitment to craftsmanship remain as strong as ever.
January 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Yesterday, I visited Master Konishi Yohei.
Approaching 85, his energy, curiosity, and commitment to craftsmanship remain as strong as ever.
Approaching 85, his energy, curiosity, and commitment to craftsmanship remain as strong as ever.
January 11, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Hanabiramochi — a traditional New Year sweet.
Soft rice cake, sweet white miso, and a hint of pink that echoes the first plum blossoms of spring.
#wagashi #newyearsweets
Soft rice cake, sweet white miso, and a hint of pink that echoes the first plum blossoms of spring.
#wagashi #newyearsweets
January 5, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Hanabiramochi — a traditional New Year sweet.
Soft rice cake, sweet white miso, and a hint of pink that echoes the first plum blossoms of spring.
#wagashi #newyearsweets
Soft rice cake, sweet white miso, and a hint of pink that echoes the first plum blossoms of spring.
#wagashi #newyearsweets
Osechi New Year cuisine from Noto peninsula
The first meal of the year.
Subtle, refined flavors to start the year calmly.
The first meal of the year.
Subtle, refined flavors to start the year calmly.
January 1, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Osechi New Year cuisine from Noto peninsula
The first meal of the year.
Subtle, refined flavors to start the year calmly.
The first meal of the year.
Subtle, refined flavors to start the year calmly.
Mizuhiki, a traditional Japanese decorative cord for celebrations.
Crane and tortoise — symbols of longevity and good fortune.
Crane and tortoise — symbols of longevity and good fortune.
December 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Mizuhiki, a traditional Japanese decorative cord for celebrations.
Crane and tortoise — symbols of longevity and good fortune.
Crane and tortoise — symbols of longevity and good fortune.
Mogake houhin by Tanikawa Jin 160 ml #tokonameyaki #teapot
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Mogake houhin by Tanikawa Jin 160 ml #tokonameyaki #teapot
We will be closed from December 30 to January 5.
Shipping resumes on January 6.
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2026!
Shipping resumes on January 6.
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2026!
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We will be closed from December 30 to January 5.
Shipping resumes on January 6.
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2026!
Shipping resumes on January 6.
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year 2026!
Ougyoku yunomi from Shinemon kiln #aritayaki
December 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Ougyoku yunomi from Shinemon kiln #aritayaki
Newly arrived Blue Hagi chawan by Yamane Seigan
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Newly arrived Blue Hagi chawan by Yamane Seigan
Flat yellow Mogake teapot by Jinshu (90 ml)
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Flat yellow Mogake teapot by Jinshu (90 ml)
Banko Wood-fired Shidei (purple) backhandle teapot 140ml by Otsuki Shun
December 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Banko Wood-fired Shidei (purple) backhandle teapot 140ml by Otsuki Shun
Dragon hirafutongata tetsubin 1.6 L by Kunzan
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Dragon hirafutongata tetsubin 1.6 L by Kunzan
Otsuki Shun’s 110ml Banko shidei teapot — beautifully compact, refined, and made from his own hand-prepared clay. Perfect for enjoying fine Japanese tea.
November 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Otsuki Shun’s 110ml Banko shidei teapot — beautifully compact, refined, and made from his own hand-prepared clay. Perfect for enjoying fine Japanese tea.
Hagiyaki Kofukuwan tea bowl by Mukuhara Kashun - one of the smallest bowl sizes that still allows you to whisk matcha properly. #woodfired
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hagiyaki Kofukuwan tea bowl by Mukuhara Kashun - one of the smallest bowl sizes that still allows you to whisk matcha properly. #woodfired
Simmered rockfish glazed in a sweet soy sauce served on an Abalone shape sometsuke sansui dish from Kisen. I paired it with warm sake in a handpainted Sardine sake flask and sakazuki cup from Warabe Kobo Studio.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Simmered rockfish glazed in a sweet soy sauce served on an Abalone shape sometsuke sansui dish from Kisen. I paired it with warm sake in a handpainted Sardine sake flask and sakazuki cup from Warabe Kobo Studio.
Year of the Horse incense box -Kochi yellow glazed
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Year of the Horse incense box -Kochi yellow glazed
Our actual store is getting ready for the Year of the Horse 2026!
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Our actual store is getting ready for the Year of the Horse 2026!
Charming ceramic cats wearing horse hoods to emulate next year’s zodiac animal.
Lovingly crafted by Warabe Kobo studio, their cheerful expressions make them especially popular.
Lovingly crafted by Warabe Kobo studio, their cheerful expressions make them especially popular.
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Charming ceramic cats wearing horse hoods to emulate next year’s zodiac animal.
Lovingly crafted by Warabe Kobo studio, their cheerful expressions make them especially popular.
Lovingly crafted by Warabe Kobo studio, their cheerful expressions make them especially popular.
Mukago, tiny wild yam bulbs of autumn, cooked with rice in my donabe — delicious.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Mukago, tiny wild yam bulbs of autumn, cooked with rice in my donabe — delicious.
Kiji Karatsu yunomi by Kimata Kaoru 255 ml — rustic texture and bold brushwork in perfect harmony.
#karatsuyaki #Karatsuware
#karatsuyaki #Karatsuware
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Kiji Karatsu yunomi by Kimata Kaoru 255 ml — rustic texture and bold brushwork in perfect harmony.
#karatsuyaki #Karatsuware
#karatsuyaki #Karatsuware
Kyoto Kochin Ware Yunomi from Shihou kiln 220-235 ml #cochinware
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Kyoto Kochin Ware Yunomi from Shihou kiln 220-235 ml #cochinware