A handmade plate earns its place through use: the way it holds food, the feel of the rim under the hand, the surface that changes slowly as it is used and washed over years. This one is made in Japan, shaped and glazed individually.

Yoshihei Kato works in Gifu, Japan, forming and glazing each plate by hand. The rim is shaped individually, the surface finished with the table in mind — a plate built to hold food well and to sit easily among others.

Japanese ceramics have been treasured across the world for generations, and a plate like this brings that living tradition to your own table.

• One-of-a-kind, hand-glazed Japanese pottery
• Material: Pottery (ceramic)
• Made in Gifu, Japan
• Artisan: Yoshihei Kato
• Size: 11 × 8 × 2 cm (4.3 × 3.1 × 0.8 in)

Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.

・Handmade — One by One
Every piece from Japan Classic is formed and fired entirely by hand, in small quantities, one at a time. No two are ever exactly alike.

These handcrafted works carry slight variations in shape, weight, and surface, bearing the subtle marks of true craftsmanship rather than mass production.

・Living Glaze
On glazed pieces, you will find fine crackle patterns—known in Japan as kannyu (貫入)—naturally created as the glaze cools after firing.

This delicate finish evolves with time, reflecting the quiet beauty found in wabi-sabi ceramics.

・Elegance
Inspired by Japan’s timeless aesthetic, every piece by Japan Classic blends tradition with modern versatility.

Whether for rice, soups, or shared plates, these refined tablewares are designed for everyday beauty, maintaining their grace in both Eastern and Western settings.