Company Name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Year of establishment
1841
Type of industry
Manufacturing, sales of pottery
Main products
Pottery
Post code
996-0002
Company address
1441 Kanazawa Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Representative
Yahei WAKUI
Person in charge
Hitomi WAKUI
T E L
+81-(0)233-22-3122
F A X
+81-(0)233-22-3372
Main selling channels
In-house store, Domestic EC site, Retail stores
EC sales results
Own company's HP, Hometown tax payment site
Available language
Japanese
The founder of Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki, Yahei Wakui was originally a potter from Echigo Province.As he moved from one place to another around Japan to train, he became fascinated with pottery clay in Higashiyama, and in 1841, established Higashiyama-yaki pottery, an official kiln for the Tozawa Clan of Shinjo.
"Produce practical daily-use pottery" has been our family rule since the first generation.
I endeavor to produce items that match with the times and that are required by customers, adhering to the basics of traditional pottery-making passed down from the Edo period.To this end, I spare no effort in improving my skills every day so that I am able to deliver pottery that pleases customers.
My family has been making pottery for seven generations using quality clay for pottery found on our premises as well as various glazes handed down within our family, including namakoyu (literally, sea cucumber glaze) that represents the color of Dewa Province's snow in the shade.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Mint-yu glazed small bowl
Generic name
Bowl
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
10×10×4.5cm
Weight
150g
Domestic retail price
JPY600/pc (excluding tax)
A mint glazed small bowl in contemporary style. Convenient-sized, it goes with any food.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Mint-yu glazed coffee cup & saucer
Generic name
Coffee cup & saucer
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Cup: 6.5×10×H 8.5cm, Saucer: Φ14cm
Weight
350g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,800 (excluding tax)
A beautiful mint glazed cup and saucer set.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Free Cup (Blue, White, Green)
Generic name
Cup
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
8.5×8.5×10.5cm
Weight
210g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,200/pc (excluding tax)
A signature cup of Higashiyama-yaki in three colors. Suitable as a cup for your personal use.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Donburi
Generic name
Bowl
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
9 × 9 × 10cm
Weight
210g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,000 (excluding tax)
Signature bowls of Higashiyama-yaki in three colors. Not too large, it is perfect for serving rice bowl dishes and soups.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Namako-yu glazed coffee cup & saucer
Generic name
Coffee cup & saucer
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Coffee cup: 6.5×10×8.5cm, Saucer : Φ14cm
Weight
350g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
One distinctive feature of Shinjo's traditional craft of Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki that has continued since Edo period is its use of clear blue glaze, or namako-yu, that is said to represent the color of Dewa Province's snow in shade. This is a coffee cup and saucer set glazed in namakoyu glaze.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Free cup with handle (Blue, White)
Generic name
Cup
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
8.5 × 12 × 10.5cm
Weight
230g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500/pc (excluding tax)
A suitable as a cup for your personal use. The handle is large and easy to hold. Serve the beverage of your choice, whether coffee, tea to milk.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Mint-yu glazed Rice bowl
Generic name
Rice bowl
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
12×12×5.5cm
Weight
230g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
A beautiful mint glazed rice bowl. Looks wonderful on the table.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
White-yu glazes rice bowl
Generic name
Rice bowl
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
12×12×5.5cm
Weight
230g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,200 (excluding tax)
A white rice bowl in a simple and warm design that looks wonderful on the table.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Black namako-yu sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Katakuchi & 2 Sakazuki)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Katakuchi : 9 × 7.5 × 12cm, Sakazuki : 7 × 7 × 3.5cm
Weight
420g
Domestic retail price
JPY6,000 (excluding tax)
A sake set glazed in beautiful traditional namakoyu. Sake pours beautifully with no drips.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Namako-yu glazed sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Choshi with handle & 2 Guinomi)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Choshi : 12 × 10 × 12 cm, Guinomi : 6 × 5 cm
Weight
500g
Domestic retail price
JPY10,000 (excluding tax)
A sake set glazed in beautiful traditional namakoyu. Pours beautifully with no dripping. Suitable for special occasions.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo tenmoku rice bowl
Generic name
Rice bowl
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
12×12×8cm
Weight
300g
Domestic retail price
JPY30,000 (excluding tax)
This sleek rice bowl is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Black namako-yu nagashi tsubo
Generic name
Pot
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
19×19×22cm
Weight
2,400g
Domestic retail price
JPY30,000 (excluding tax)
A pot with a delightful namakoyu glaze flow.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo tokutoku sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Tokkuri & 2 Guinomi)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Tokkuri : 8 × 8 × 15 cm, Guinomi : 6 × 5 cm
Weight
360g
Domestic retail price
JPY15,000 (excluding tax)
This sleeks sake set is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki. The sake vessel produces a "glug glug" sound when sake is poured, an irresistible sound for sake lovers.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Black namako-yu flower vase
Generic name
Flower vase
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
10×10×23cm
Weight
900g
Domestic retail price
JPY8,000 (excluding tax)
A flower vase with a beautiful namakoyu glaze flow. This vase will bestow contrast to fresh flowers beautifully.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo cold sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Katakuchi & 2 Guinomi)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Katakuchi : 8×9×11.5cm, Guinomi : 6×5cm
Weight
400g
Domestic retail price
JPY15,000 (excluding tax)
This sleeks sake set is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki. Help yourself with this beautiful sake vessel that pours well.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo incense burner
Generic name
Incense burner
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
8.5×8.5×13cm
Weight
480g
Domestic retail price
JPY30,000 (excluding tax)
This incense burner is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo pot
Generic name
Pot
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
徳利：8×8×11cm、盃：7×7×3.5cm
Weight
320g
Domestic retail price
JPY50,000 (excluding tax)
This pot is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki. Clad in silver shine with spots from iron crystals, this pot offers an air of dignity.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Namako-yu glazed sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Tokkuri & 2 Sakazuki)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Tokkuri : 8×8×11cm, Sakazuki : 7×7×4cm
Weight
320g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,600 (excluding tax)
ne distinctive feature of Shinjo's traditional craft of Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki that has continued since Edo period is its use of clear blue glaze, or namakoyu, that is said to represent the color of Dewa Province's snow in shade. Sake pitcher and cups that fit comfortably in your hands. (Blue, White)
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Mint-yu glazed Yunomi
Generic name
Tea cup
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
9 × 9 × 4.5cm
Weight
120g
Domestic retail price
JPY600/pc (excluding tax)
A teacup that contrasts the color of green tea beautifully.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Choshi with handle & 2 Guinomi)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Choshi : 12 × 10 × 14cm, Guinomi : 6 × 4.5cm
Weight
500g
Domestic retail price
JPY25,000 (excluding tax)
This sleeks sake set is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki and will add elegance to your dinner.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Yuteki-monyo flower vase
Generic name
Flower vase
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
9 × 9 × 24cm
Weight
720g
Domestic retail price
JPY18,000 (excluding tax)
This sleek vase is adorned with a distinctive fine pattern akin to scattered oil droplets, or yuteki.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
1 shaku Ta-nuki (Raccoon)
Generic name
Object
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
13 × 12 × H 31cm
Weight
2,200g
Domestic retail price
JPY6,000 (excluding tax)
Tanuki (racoon) is written ta-nuki (excel others), and is considered a lucky charm for achieving true happiness through prosperous business/deterrence of evil and disasters, and establishing yourself in society by living in peace and harmony. Suitable as an ornament at the front door or in your living room.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Ocha-nomi set
Generic name
Tea set (Hohin & 5 Yunomi)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Hohin : 12 × 9.5 × H 9cm, Yunomi : 9 × 9 × H 5cm
Weight
850g
Domestic retail price
JPY4,000 (excluding tax)
One distinctive feature of Shinjo's traditional craft of Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki that has continued since Edo period is its use of clear blue glaze, or namakoyu, that is said to represent the color of Dewa Province's snow in shade. This tea set is glazed in namakoyu.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Cold sake set
Generic name
Sake set (Katakuchi & 2 Sakazuki)
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Katakuchi W 7.5 / D 8.5cm / H 11.5cm Sakazuki W 7cm / D 8cm / H 4cm
Weight
Katakuchi 290g、Sakazuki 70g
Domestic retail price
JPY2,600 (excluding tax)
The sake pourer and cups have dusky oceanic blue bodies with soft white streaks. This type of graduated blue hue that looks like a slice of a natural landscape is one of the characteristic features of Shinjo Higashiyama ware. The pourer fits the hand well, and pours without dripping to maximize the enjoyment of sake. Available in blue or white.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Free cup with handle
Generic name
Free cup
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
W 12cm / D 8.5cm / H 10.5cm
Weight
230g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
How about using this cup as your own? The handle is large and easy to hold. Use it for coffee, tea, milk, or whatever you like.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Coffee cup and saucer
Generic name
Coffee cup and saucer
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
Cup : 7cm x 10cm x H 8cm Saucer : 4cm x 14cm x 1cm
Weight
Cup : 190g Saucer : 150g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
One distinctive feature of Shinjo's traditional craft of Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki that has continued since the Edo period is its use of clear blue glaze, or namakoyu, that is said to represent the color of Dewa Province's snow in the shade.
This is a coffee cup and saucer set glazed with Namakoyu.
Brand name
Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki
Product name
Round plate
Generic name
Round plate
Materials
Clay
Person in Charge
Yahei WAKUI
Production area
Shinjo Yamagata Japan
Size
W 14cm / D 14cm / H 1cm
Weight
150g
Domestic retail price
JPY400 (excluding tax)
This plate is a good size for tidbits or sweets.
Mint-yu glazed small bowl
Mint-yu glazed coffee cup & saucer
Free Cup (Blue, White, Green)
Donburi
Namako-yu glazed coffee cup & saucer
Free cup with handle (Blue, White)
Mint-yu glazed Rice bowl
White-yu glazes rice bowl
Black namako-yu sake set
Namako-yu glazed sake set
Yuteki-monyo tenmoku rice bowl
Black namako-yu nagashi tsubo
Yuteki-monyo tokutoku sake set
Black namako-yu flower vase
Yuteki-monyo cold sake set
Yuteki-monyo incense burner
Yuteki-monyo pot
Namako-yu glazed sake set
Mint-yu glazed Yunomi
Yuteki-monyo sake set
Yuteki-monyo flower vase
1 shaku Ta-nuki (Raccoon)
Ocha-nomi set
Cold sake set
Free cup with handle
Coffee cup and saucer
Round plate
