Nousaku ｜ Two sake cups in one, Futae

These products are made using 100% tin, based on casting techniques cultivated through the processing techniques of "cast iron," a traditional industry in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Tin has a strong ionic effect, and is said to purify water and make drinks mellow. It has long been said that "water stored in a tin vessel will not spoil" and "the unpleasant flavor of sake will be removed, making it delicious," and so it has been used for sake and tea vessels. Tin also has a high thermal conductivity, so simply placing the vessel in the refrigerator for 1-2 minutes will chill it well, making it perfect for cold sake. It can also be enjoyed at a lukewarm temperature. This product is a sake cup with overlapping top and bottom. It is perfect for couples and married couples, and is compact and portable, making it perfect for outdoor activities.

Sake cups recommended for couples and married couples

Two sake cups made from 100% pure tin. Because they become one, it gives the impression of "never breaking up" and "always together." It also makes a great gift.
[Image of a woman holding it in her hand]

Easy to hold and just the right size

It fits in your hand so it's easy to drink from. It's perfect for couples or married couples drinking at home.

What is tin?

Tin is the third most expensive metal after gold and silver.
Tin, known as the third most expensive metal after gold and silver, is resistant to oxidation and has strong antibacterial properties. It has a long history, and it is believed that tin tools were used in the ancient Egyptian dynasty around 1500 BC, and tin treasures are also kept in Japan's Shosoin Repository. It has also been said since ancient times that "water stored in a tin container will not spoil" and "the unpleasant flavors of sake are removed, making it taste better," and so tin has been used for sake and tea utensils.
Nousaku's tin is 100% pure. Usually, other metal materials are added to make it harder and easier to finish, but Nousaku's tin does not contain any of these.
100% pure tin is very soft and, depending on the shape and thickness, can be easily bent by hand. When bending, a high-pitched squeaking sound is produced, which is the sound of tin molecules rubbing against each other and is called "tin cry."
Although it is a metal, tin is gentle on the skin, so you can enjoy it in various situations in your life.
Using the casting techniques cultivated over Takaoka's 400-year history, the company manufactures traditional crafts that make the most of the properties of materials such as tin and brass. Nousaku not only maintains and passes on traditions, but is also constantly challenging itself to create new things.

Click here for a list of Nousaku's works


[Product name] Double eyelids
[Size (approx.)] Narrow mouth: diameter 54, height 58 Wide mouth: diameter 59, height 58
[Capacity (approx.)] Narrow mouth: Approx. 90ml Wide mouth: Approx. 100ml
Weight (approx.): 319g (including box weight: 363g)
[Material] 100% tin
[Production area] Japan

● Precautions for use and maintenance
・After use, wash with a soft cloth or sponge and kitchen detergent (neutral) as you would wash other tableware.
・Do not scrub with a hard brush, etc. Also, do not polish with a cleanser as it is soft and easily scratched.
- Do not place over direct flame as it has a low melting point.
-Do not use in a microwave.
- Do not put in the freezer as this may cause a tempest.
・Do not leave in the refrigerator for a long period of time as it may deteriorate.
-Do not put in the dishwasher or dryer.
- When the luster starts to fade, you can restore it by polishing with commercially available metal polish, toothpaste, or baking soda.