Written from Japan, for the way you actually use these things
Nagori Ware is an editorial guide to Japanese tableware and tea, written from Japan for English-speaking readers. We are not a shop. We help you choose, use, and care for authentic Japanese ceramics and teaware — then point you to specialist makers and stores when you want to buy.
Who writes this
Articles are edited by Mitsuru Kobayashi, based in Japan. Our focus is the practical, checkable detail most guides skip: the exact size of a rice bowl, the water temperature that makes sencha sweet instead of bitter, and the care habits that keep a glaze alive for decades. When a piece of advice touches food safety, heat, or a fine point of Japanese craft, we write conservatively and verify it against Japanese sources.
How we research
We work from close, Japan-based knowledge of tableware and tea, and we verify specifics — origins, dimensions, temperatures, materials — before we publish. Where a figure can’t be confirmed, we say so rather than guess. We make our own diagrams (bowl anatomy, brewing temperatures, regional comparisons) because a good illustration often explains a Japanese object better than a photo.
On honesty
We tell you when not to buy something — for example, skip gold-rimmed cups if you want daily, microwave-safe use. Reader usefulness comes first; recommendations come second.
How this content is produced (disclosure)
Our articles are researched and drafted with the help of AI tools and fact-checked under human editorial direction. Some links are affiliate links: if you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we recommend.
Questions or corrections? We take accuracy seriously — get in touch.