This piece is Arita’s interpretation of the bamboo sake carafes that were icons of the sake service at Matsuhisa. The blue color of the vessel is known as gosu and is a cobalt based paint that this unique to Arita porcelain.
The shape mimics the cylindrical shape of bamboo and the pour spout ensures a clean pour yielding a design that balances both beauty and functionality.

The circular sauce holders on the rim of this piece feature Arita’s iconic red decorative pattern with color gradation. This sequence of red dots is an expression of fluidity and wa - Japanese for harmony.
This dessert plate is a dish of many appearances.
The imagination of the culinary artist will determine which face it reveals.

Hand-rolled sushi typically is handed directly from the sushi chef to the customer.
This piece achieves a higher functionality and is ingeniously designed to evoke a sense of beauty and elegance like that of a bouquet of flowers in a vase.
The simplicity of the design makes it suitable to use for presentation of hand-rolled sushi and more.

This plate evokes a sense of dynamism highlighted by the iconic red color of Arita porcelain and a softness expressed by the rounded edges.
Japanese sushi vessels traditionally feature black on the outside and a lacquered red layer on the inside.
When Nobu opened his first restaurant overseas, these sushi vessels were not available compelling him to use standard white plates.
Sushi chefs, however, are taught to serve sushi on a red surface, and Nobu’s training takes him back to his roots. This piece was created utilizing Arita’s red colors and imagined by Nobu’s desire to serve sushi on a red surface.

This piece was designed based on Nobu’s desire to present his diners with an array of flavors on a single plate.
A modern Japanese aesthetic is achieved by incorporating rounded edges and flat surfaces at the base of each plate, consistent stylistic themes for this dinnerware collection. Each small plate can be used individually or together.
The red circular pattern at the middle of the large base plate can also be incorporated in the presentation and is a piece that possesses limitless possibilities.

This piece, expressing the Japanese spirit of wa or harmony, is the signature plate of the ARITA × NOBU collection.
The iconic red color portrays the rising sun.
The stunning red gradation, achieved by precisely overlapping impressions of the red decorative patterns, highlights the glossy whiteness of the plate.
The result is a perfect culinary canvas for your kitchen creations.

Applying classical matcha bowl pottery techniques, a mixture of glazes produces the complex color profile in this matcha bowl.
The intention of creating this piece was to enhance the Japanese matcha experience by allowing those that sip matcha with it to sense the aromas and flavors and the subtle warmth of the bowl.

This bowl with its depth is a multi-functional piece that can be utilized for salads and more.
The illustrations extend beyond the inside surface and on to the outside of the piece.
The single red circle, visible from both the inside and outside, yields a dinnerware design of striking prominence.

This earthen hot pot is made from a specially blended mixture of heat resistant soils.
It can be placed directly on an open flame for grilling or be placed directly into an oven for roasting.
Its versatility expands the cooking possibilities refining the food that is prepared whether it’s at home or in a professional kitchen.