Cute Japanese dinnerware you'll love

Tanabata plate set from Foundland

If you're anything like me you spend a lot of time pining over and searching for the cutest things from Japan. I recently invested in my own authentic Japanese dinnerware set (more on that later) and it's given me so much joy to use it every week. So I thought I'd share some of my favourite Japanese dinnerware with you – just in case you were in need of some kawaii inspiration. Everything more or less is from UK suppliers so you don't need to worry about taxes or hidden shipping costs, too. Brace yourself, things are about to get very cute.

We're starting off strong here with this set of adorable cat dishes. They're actually inspired by a stray cat 'Tanabata' who wondered into a Japanese pottery studio one day. You can buy them individually or as a set.

Mount Fuji bowl: Mio London

These Mt. Fuji bowls are made to be displayed. This supplier also sells matching chopstick rests. Just saying.

Goldfish sauce dish from Mio London

I've been thinking about this goldfish dish for about a month now. It makes the perfect soy sauce dish.

Chopstick rests from Mio London

I could write a whole blog post about chopstick rests – and I probably will one day. But for now I'm scraping the surface with this fun-filled selection. Someone take my debit card away from me... 

Sous Chef ramen start kit

I bought this ramen starter kit from Sous Chef for my boyfriend about two years ago and it remains one of my favourite things I've ever bought. You can actually find these sakura (cherry blossom) bowls in quite a few places but if you're looking for a gift then this is a really great choice as it comes with spoons and some recipes to start you off. 

Ivory cat Japanese small side plate from Sous Chef

I think this one speaks for itself. TOO cute. This dish comes in a variety of sizes and also comes in black too.

Cat dishes from FromTokyoStore

So now for my own dinnerware set – I actually bought the first pieces from a few stockists in the UK who now sadly don't sell them. But I ended up completing my set by importing some pieces directly from Japan. I've linked their Etsy store as I had a really brilliant experience with them but it's obviously more expensive as this isn't a UK supplier so you have to pay the various taxes! 

I hope I've helped your search for cute Japanese tableware. Did anything catch your eye?

Anyway – that's it for now. Till next time.

Love V x