Yamashitakatouen ｜ Natto bowl

Natto Bowl by Tomoya Kato of "Yamatada Katouen"

Yamatada Katouen, founded in 1794, has been dedicated to making suribachi (grinding bowls) for generations, specializing in Takada-yaki, a type of Mino-yaki pottery. The "Hamon Kushi-me" (wave pattern comb-tooth) suribachi, developed over approximately nine years of research and training, has received the Good Design Award. We introduce a natto-exclusive bowl by Tomoya Kato, the seventh generation of this kiln. You can choose from three colors: straw white, iron black, and straw ash.

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[From left: Iron Black, Straw White, Straw Ash]

Beautiful Form with Functionality

This natto bowl has a beautiful form that brightens up any dining table. It has a slightly larger spout to make it easy to pour natto. This design prevents natto from spreading around the rim of the bowl, allowing it to be placed on the table in a neat and beautiful state. This beautiful natto bowl can also be used for dressings or small aemono (dressed dishes).

Fluffy and Delicious Natto

The inside of the bowl is carved with grooves similar to those in a suribachi. These indentations create a slight gap between the natto and the bowl, allowing an appropriate amount of air to enter when mixing, resulting in fluffy, mild, and delicious natto. It is easy to hold and stable, making it easy to mix.

"Aoto" Clay, Ideal for Natto Bowls

Takada-yaki, a part of Mino-yaki, is made from blue clay called "aoto." Aoto clay is highly durable and becomes almost non-absorbent after firing. Furthermore, its natural properties give it a rough texture, which provides good friction, allowing you to create fluffy, mild, and sticky natto with fewer stirs.

Holds 2 Packs

This size can hold two commercial packs of natto. It's also large enough to mix in ingredients like yakumi (condiments) without hassle.

【Yamatada Katouen】
The shop name is "Yamatada." In 1794, the first generation, Tohei, branched off and adopted this name to admonish himself, emphasizing the idea of "creating something from nothing." "Creating something from nothing" begins with making everything, from the kiln itself to kiln tools. The philosophy passed down through generations of Tohei, the origin of the "Yamatada" brand, is "to truly understand the soil of Takada" and "to be original and innovative."

【Tomoya Kato】
The seventh generation of Tohei Kiln at Yamatada Katouen. Over approximately nine years, he developed the "Hamon Kushi-me" (wave pattern comb-tooth), which spirals from the center, giving birth to a revolutionary suribachi. This Hamon Kushi-me suribachi has received the Good Design Award. He is also active as a promising artist, having won numerous awards at various exhibitions, including the Grand Prize at the international ceramic art competition "Chozansho Exhibition."
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Natto Bowl by Tomoya Kato of "Yamatada Katouen"
A straw white natto bowl with a beautiful form that brightens up any dining table. It has a slightly larger spout to make it easy to pour natto.

【Product Name】Straw White Natto Bowl
【Size】W126 × D97 × H90mm
【Weight (approx.)】305g
【Material】Pottery (Takada-yaki, a type of Mino-yaki)
【Production Area】Japan (Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture)

● Regarding Use
Pottery is fragile, so please handle it with care.
Not microwave-safe, not oven-safe, not dishwasher-safe, not dish dryer-safe.

● Before Purchasing
・Even for the same product, there may be individual differences in glaze flow, size, weight, color, unevenness, and shape.
・Especially with straw ash, there are individual differences, and variations in appearance can be seen.
Please enjoy these as the unique characteristics of a one-of-a-kind product.
・Sizes are approximate and for reference.
Please understand the above before making your purchase.