3 imagesYokkaichi Banko Ware Round Jingasa Bonsai Pot
盆栽鉢 陶器 4〜8号 丸陣笠鉢 おしゃれ 専門店 白 水色 青 緑 四色 四日市萬古焼 浅型 雑木 小品 小さい 中型 植木鉢 5 6
4-8 go, 4 colorsうめきち盆栽用品店
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Yokkaichi Banko ware
Japanese name四日市萬古焼
Across Yokkaichi, Komono, Asahi, Kawagoe, and nearby Mie communities, a heat-resistant semi-porcelain body shapes donabe, cooking vessels, tableware, and unglazed purple-clay kyusu.
Information updated 69 days ago
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3 imagesYokkaichi Banko Ware 3.5-go Round Bonsai Pot
盆栽鉢 陶器 3.5号 尻丸 おしゃれ 専門店 ミニ 小さい 四日市萬古焼 金彩 黒 赤吹 金吹 黒吹 5色 丸 円形 小品 深め アガベ 塊根 多肉 サボテン 雑木 松柏 観葉植物 約10.5センチ 植木鉢 苔 サイズ目安 3号〜4号
3.5-go, 5 colorsうめきち盆栽用品店
3.0 / 1 reviews
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3 imagesYokkaichi Banko Ware Nageire Flower Vase Nishiyama 117-124
四日市萬古焼 花器 投げ入れ 全7色 西山117-124
7 colors氷販売店
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Yokkaichi Banko Ware, From Flame to Purple Clay
Yokkaichi Banko ware begins with a precise Mie map: Yokkaichi City, Komono Town, Asahi Town, Kawagoe Town, and nearby areas. The ceramic body sits between pottery and porcelain and is known for heat resistance strong enough for direct flame and dry heating. That material fact explains why donabe and other cooking vessels stand beside tea utensils in the same family, while the name reaches back to the mid-Edo period, when Kuwana merchant Nunami Rozan built a kiln in present-day Asahi Town and marked tea wares with “Banko Fueki.”
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FAQ
What is Yokkaichi Banko ware called in Japanese?
It is written 四日市萬古焼 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not return the listings.
Does Yokkaichi Banko ware need anything before first use?
Porous earthenware is usually given a "medome" treatment first — simmer it gently in rice-rinsing water (or water with a little flour), then cool, rinse, and air-dry. This reduces staining and absorbed smells. Porcelain normally just needs a wash. Follow the listing where it says otherwise.
Is Yokkaichi Banko ware dishwasher- and microwave-safe?
Handmade earthenware, pieces with gold or silver overglaze, and lacquerware generally should not go in a dishwasher, microwave, or heated drying cabinet; heat-resistant porcelain usually can. Check the Rakuten listing for the specific piece.
What is Yokkaichi Banko ware?
Yokkaichi Banko ware is a tableware from Mie. We compile its regional connection and characteristics against official registries, local sources, and live Rakuten listings.
Is Yokkaichi Banko ware a good gift or something to bring home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
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