Japanese Onigiri Yunomi Teacup - 270ml

Japanese Onigiri Yunomi Teacup - 270ml

This charming Yunomi teacup from Takaoka Touki celebrates one of Japan's most beloved everyday foods — the onigiri (rice ball). Playful illustrations of popular fillings including Grilled Salmon, Bonito Flake, and Mayo Shrimp wrap around the cup, each labelled in both Japanese and English, bringing a warm, familiar slice of Japanese food culture to tea time.

The traditional tall, handleless Yunomi silhouette sits comfortably in the hand, making it well suited to everyday cups of green tea, hojicha, or bancha. Curated by Beams Japan and made from Mino ware ceramic in Gifu Prefecture, it is a piece that balances artisanal craft with a playful contemporary sensibility.

What's Included

• 1 x Japanese Onigiri Yunomi Teacup - 270ml

Key Features

• Onigiri Illustrations: Playful sketches of popular rice ball fillings — Mayo Shrimp, Bonito Flake, and Grilled Salmon — with dual-language labels in Japanese and English.
• Authentic Yunomi Shape: The traditional tall, handleless form is made for cradling in both hands to enjoy the warmth of green tea, hojicha, or bancha.
• Mino Ware Craftsmanship: Made in Gifu Prefecture from durable, high-quality ceramic.
• Curated by Beams Japan: A design selected by Beams Japan, known for its thoughtful curation of modern Japanese lifestyle goods.
• Everyday Practicality: Dishwasher and microwave safe for easy use and care.

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher and microwave safe.
• Can be stored in the refrigerator.
• Not suitable for use in an oven or on direct heat.
• Avoid using harsh detergents or abrasive scrubbers.
• As this is artisanal pottery, please expect minor imperfections and slight variations in colour and shape.

About Takaoka Touki

Founded in 1912, Takaoka Touki is a family-owned Japanese company with over a century of history. Beginning as a wholesaler of traditional charcoal stoves, the business has evolved through generations to specialise in pottery, glassware, lacquerware, and kitchen tools. Today, Takaoka Touki continues to uphold Japanese craftsmanship and quality, bringing timeless design and everyday functionality to modern living.

About Mino Ware

Mino ware (Mino-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery produced in the Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest pottery-producing region. Its history spans over 1,300 years, and its adaptable designs have evolved to suit changing lifestyles, making it the most popular style of pottery in Japan today.

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