Everyday bowl for noodles, drinks, and sides

Product Description

The Hasami Soba Choko Cup is a compact ceramic vessel finished with an inban-stamped pattern, giving the surface a clear, graphic look. Its form is familiar and versatile: a soba choko has long been used not only for soba but also for drinks and small side dishes, making this a practical piece for everyday dining.

Each cup is made in Japan from ceramic pottery and hand-finished by a craftsman. The cup measures 3.5" (9 cm) across and 2.5" (6.4 cm) high, a size that works well as a soba cup, dessert bowl, small bowl, or a convenient serving container for the table.

The finish is shaped by natural materials, so slight differences in color may occur from piece to piece. That variation is part of the vessel's character, and it means each cup will have its own appearance while remaining true to the same simple, usable form.

The design belongs to the Hasamiyaki Tamari Original Cup series and pairs with other inban patterns in the same range. If you want a small, everyday cup with a clean profile, a stamped surface, and the practicality of a multi-use vessel, this is an easy one to keep on hand.

Product Information
  • Material: Ceramic pottery
  • Origin: Japan
  • Size: 3.5" (9 cm) diameter × 2.5" (6.4 cm) height
  • Care: Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, not for open fire use
  • Finish: Hand-finished by a craftsman
  • Design: Pattern applied using the traditional inban stamping technique
  • Use: Soba choko cup for soba, drinks, side dishes, dessert, or small servings
  • Package: Exclusive craft box with logo
  • Includes: 1 cup
Care instructions

Dishwasher and microwave safe. Not for open fire use. After use, wash promptly and dry thoroughly before storing. Each piece is hand-finished, so slight color variations may occur.

Artisan & Craft
Artisan & Craft

In Hasami, potters have long been admired for practical wares that balance everyday ease with crisp, refined patterning, and this soba choko carries that spirit beautifully. Its inban stamped motif gives the ceramic surface a clean, repeating rhythm, then the piece is hand-finished to leave subtle variations that make each cup feel quietly individual. Sized for soba, tea, small sides, or dessert, it brings the charm of classic Japanese tableware to the daily table with the sturdy, comfortable presence Hasami ware is known for.

Note

Each piece is hand-finished, so slight differences in color and appearance may occur. Dishwasher and microwave safe, but not for open fire use.

Questions About This Piece

What can I use this cup for besides soba dipping sauce?
Soba choko cups are traditionally versatile, so this piece can also be used for drinks, small side dishes, desserts, or other everyday serving needs. Its compact shape makes it easy to use at the table in many different ways.
Is the pattern hand-painted?
The design is made using an old stamping technique called inban, which creates the repeated pattern on the vessel. Each piece is then hand-finished by a craftsman, so small variations are part of its character.
Can I put this in the microwave or dishwasher?
This cup is marked not for microwave or dishwasher use. It is also not for open flame use.
Would this make a good gift?
Yes, it comes in an exclusive craft box with a logo, which makes it a nice gift presentation. Its made-in-Japan craftsmanship and everyday versatility also make it a thoughtful choice.
Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, home of Hasami ware

Hasami ware · Nagasaki, Japan

Hasami: four centuries of everyday Japanese porcelain

Hasami has been producing ceramics for more than 400 years. Known for practical forms, clean design and reliable everyday use, Hasami ware grew from a pottery town into one of Japan’s most recognizable tableware traditions.

400+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Nagasaki Hasami, Japan
Everyday design practical, clean, enduring
Hasami · Nagasaki Prefecture · Japan

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Learn more about Hasami ware

What is Hasami ware?

Hasami ware is Japanese ceramic tableware made in and around the town of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture. The area has been producing ceramics for more than four centuries and is particularly known for functional tableware designed for regular everyday use.

What makes Hasami ware different?

Hasami ware is often defined by simplicity, practicality and clean proportions. Rather than focusing only on decorative display, many Hasami pieces are designed to be comfortable to handle, easy to combine and useful at the table every day.

Where is Hasami ware made?

Hasami ware is made in Hasami, a pottery town in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The area has long supported a network of specialist ceramic workshops involved in shaping, glazing, decorating and firing tableware.

Why is Hasami ware well suited to everyday use?

Hasami ware developed around the idea of making well-designed ceramics accessible for daily life. Its straightforward forms, comfortable proportions and versatile designs make it easy to use across different meals and mix with other Japanese tableware.