Unkin Maple & Cherry - Sushi Adorned with the Seasons -

Arranging high-end sushi on Unkin maple and cherry blossom pattern pottery, which carries on the tradition of Kyoto ware master Ogata Kenzan, is a poetic act that expresses the changing seasons in a single dish. This pottery features maple leaves, evoking autumn foliage, and their colors further enhance the sushi ingredients. Furthermore, when the vessel is turned over, cherry blossoms, symbolizing spring, appear, creating a design that allows one to appreciate both spring and autumn.

Ogata Kenzan's pottery is characterized by its free and dynamic brushwork and refined yet rustic taste. Using it further highlights the delicate flavor and visual beauty of sushi. In particular, this Kiyomizu-ware piece, crafted with Kyoto's deep historical techniques, showcases sincerely inherited craftsmanship.

Throughout Kyoto's long history, Ogata Kenzan and his successors have continually shaped Japanese pottery, balancing innovation and tradition. This vessel embodies their profound philosophy and techniques, and through it, the sushi served transcends a mere meal, becoming an enjoyable experience.