{"title":"Birthday","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese birthday gifts with more character than an everyday present. Explore distinctive cups, tumblers, sake sets, tableware and gift sets chosen for their design, material, craft or story. From playful and decorative pieces to objects made for regular use, the collection offers gifts that feel personal without needing to know exactly what the recipient already owns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arita-ware-fortune-small-plate-gold","title":"MUSUBI Arita Ware Porcelain Plate, Good Fortune Knot, Gold, 10.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• The Good Fortune Knot shapes the plate itself rather than appearing as a flat motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-painted gold traces a knot associated with good fortune and good health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Palm-sized form suits chocolates, petit fours, condiments and other small servings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the knot is not simply decoration. It determines the shape of the plate itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interlocking form is Kichijo Musubi, the Good Fortune Knot, traditionally associated with wishes for good fortune and good health. Fine gold lines are painted by hand around the white porcelain, following each crossing and turn of the knot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10.5cm, it is useful for the small things that benefit from their own place: chocolates, petits fours, olives, condiments, a lemon wedge or a small sweet beside tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meaning also gives the plate a natural gifting role. It is compact enough for a thoughtful gesture, while the gold and auspicious knot give that gesture a specific message rather than making it purely decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928495550807,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-001-","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04826.jpg?v=1777217380"},{"product_id":"tajima-glass-fuji-glass-whisky","title":"Edo Glass Mount Fuji Rock Glass, 270ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Sculpted Mount Fuji in the base takes on the colour of the drink poured above it\u003cbr\u003e• Amber whisky turns the mountain golden, making the view change as you pour and drink\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade Edo Glass in a wooden box, with the Mount Fuji design recognised at Japan’s 2015 Omiyage Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMount Fuji is built into the glass itself.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLook through the base and a three-dimensional mountain rises beneath your drink. Its appearance changes with what you pour: amber whisky gives Fuji a warm golden glow, while deeper-coloured drinks create a different view again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat transformation is what makes the glass more than a decorative Mount Fuji motif. The effect appears through use, giving a slow whisky, shochu or evening drink something new to notice as the liquid moves and the glass turns in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe low, broad rock-glass form leaves room for whisky served neat or over ice while keeping the mountain clearly visible through the base. Light passing through the drink changes its appearance again, so the same Fuji can look subtly different from one pour to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach glass is handmade in Tokyo using Edo Glass techniques. Small bubbles and slight differences in shape are natural characteristics of the making process, giving each piece subtle variation of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs each glass is handmade, small bubbles and slight differences in size and form may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Mount Fuji Glass design received the Grand Prix and Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award at the 2015 Omiyage Grand Prix. Presented in a wooden box, it makes a distinctive gift for someone who enjoys whisky, Japanese design or objects that reveal more through use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tajima 田島硝子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928669122903,"sku":"CUG-GLS-TAJ-001-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04873.jpg?v=1777216494"},{"product_id":"tajima-glass-tumbler-fuji-glass","title":"Edo Glass Mount Fuji Tumbler, 400ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Mount Fuji rises from the base and changes appearance with the colour of every drink\u003cbr\u003e• Tall 400ml form brings the Fuji effect to beer, highballs, iced tea, water and other long drinks\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade Edo Glass in a wooden box, with the Mount Fuji design recognised at Japan’s 2015 Omiyage Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surprise is waiting at the bottom of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-dimensional Mount Fuji is formed into the base, catching the colour of whatever is poured above it. Beer or a whisky highball can give the mountain a warm golden tone, while other drinks create their own version of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the effect depends on what is inside the tumbler, it changes from one use to the next. Even with clear drinks, Fuji remains visible beneath the liquid; coloured drinks make the mountain more pronounced and change how it appears through the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taller 400ml form gives it plenty of room for beer, highballs, iced tea, water and other long drinks, making the Fuji effect easy to bring into everyday use rather than saving it for a particular type of drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tumbler is handmade in Tokyo using Edo Glass techniques. Small bubbles and slight variations in shape are natural characteristics of the process, so each piece carries subtle differences of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Fuji Glass design received the Grand Prix and Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award at the 2015 Omiyage Grand Prix. Presented in a wooden box, the tumbler works particularly well as a gift that is recognisably Japanese while remaining something practical enough to use regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each glass is handmade, small bubbles and slight differences in size and form may occur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tajima 田島硝子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928669679959,"sku":"CUG-GLS-TAJ-002-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04821-2.jpg?v=1777217053"},{"product_id":"osaka-tinware-fuji-tumbler-small","title":"Osaka Tinware Fuji Tumbler, 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Turn it upside down and the tumbler itself becomes Mount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Tin takes on the chill of a cold drink quickly, bringing the temperature directly into your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Mount Fuji is an auspicious symbol in Japan, giving the piece added meaning as a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Choose White, Black, Blue or Yellow, each giving the same Fuji form a different presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a tumbler with Mount Fuji printed on it. The tumbler itself becomes the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it upside down and the broad rim, rising slopes and narrow base form Fuji’s familiar silhouette. Colour runs across the textured exterior while the natural silver tone of the tin remains visible at the base, giving each version a different character without changing the mountain itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin changes the drinking experience too. It conducts temperature quickly, so pour in a cold drink and the tumbler itself cools almost immediately. The substantial metal and compact form make that chilled sensation particularly noticeable in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Fuji has long held a special place in Japanese culture and is also associated with good fortune, giving the piece extra meaning when chosen as a gift. Presented in a paulownia wood box, it works particularly well for a new beginning, milestone or celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made by Osaka Suzuki, specialists in Osaka Naniwa Tinware. The workshop is led by craftsman Tatsumasa Imai, named a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osaka Suzuki 大阪錫器株式会社","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":52928671711575,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-WHT","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928671646039,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-BLK","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928671678807,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-BLU","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52928671744343,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-YLW","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05081.jpg?v=1778172021"},{"product_id":"osaka-tinware-tumbler-berg-medium-pair","title":"Osaka Tinware Berg Tumbler Pair, 240ml Each","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-hammered texture gives the tin a tactile surface that catches light from every angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Tin quickly takes on the temperature of chilled drinks, bringing the cold directly into your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Presented as a pair in a paulownia box for weddings, anniversaries or a new home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berg tumblers make their material noticeable from the moment you pick them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine hammered marks cover the surface, catching the light differently as each tumbler moves in your hand. The texture also gives the fingers something to settle against, while the smooth rim keeps the drinking edge comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin responds quickly to temperature. Pour in beer, sake or another chilled drink and the metal cools with it, bringing that cold sensation directly into your hand rather than keeping it behind a layer of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is meaning in the material too. Tinware has long been valued in Japan as an auspicious object because tin resists rust and decay, an association that suits a pair intended to be lived with over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented together in a paulownia wood box, the two tumblers make a natural gift for a wedding, anniversary or new home. They are made to be used together rather than kept aside simply because they came boxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsaka Suzuki continues the tradition of Osaka Naniwa Tinware under craftsman Tatsumasa Imai, named a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osaka Suzuki 大阪錫器株式会社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928672072023,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-002-GBX","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05077.jpg?v=1778171229"},{"product_id":"arita-musubi-set-of-6-small-plates","title":"MUSUBI Arita Ware Porcelain Plate Gift Set, 6 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Six hand-painted knot-shaped plates combine three auspicious meanings in red and blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wishes for lasting relationships, strong bonds, good fortune and health give the set genuine meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Presentation set works naturally for weddings, housewarmings, entertaining and everyday small servings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis six-piece set combines three different knot forms, each carrying a different wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom left to right in the photo: \u003cstrong\u003eMusubi \u003c\/strong\u003erepresents a relationship that continues for years. \u003cstrong\u003eKichijo Musubi\u003c\/strong\u003e carries wishes for good fortune and good health. \u003cstrong\u003eUme Musubi\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its firmly interlocked form, expresses a bond that remains strongly tied. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach design appears once in red and once in blue. The different silhouettes make the set varied across the table, while the hand-painted linework connects all six pieces visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir compact scale is particularly useful when several dishes need their own place: chocolates and small desserts, olives, nuts, sauces, condiments, appetisers or individual side servings. Put several out together for drinks and nibbles, or use them separately throughout the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as a six-piece set, the combination of symbolism and practical use makes it especially suited to weddings, housewarmings and new-home gifts. The meaning belongs to the occasion; the plates remain useful long afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taseigama 田清窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928680329559,"sku":"PLT-CER-ARI-TAS-003-GBX","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04758.jpg?v=1777217771"},{"product_id":"matsunaga-soma-sake-set","title":"Soma Ware Double-Walled Sake Set, Carafe \u0026 Two Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Double-walled carafe and cups help warmed or chilled sake hold its temperature for longer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Blue crackle and left-facing running horses combine Soma Ware character with a traditional wish for good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Complete three-piece set for two, making a meaningful wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set brings one of Soma Ware’s most practical techniques to the whole sake service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carafe and two cups use hollow double-wall construction. With warmed sake, the layer of air inside slows heat loss while reducing how much heat reaches your hands. With chilled sake, the same structure helps the drink hold its cooler temperature for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the construction particularly useful when sharing a bottle at the table. The carafe can remain between two people while the temperature changes more slowly, giving the drink more time to be enjoyed rather than rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross all three pieces, fine aohibi blue crackle spreads through the pale green glaze. The pattern develops naturally during cooling, so each piece carries its own network of lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-facing running horse brings the set its traditional symbolism. Its direction connects with a Japanese expression meaning “there is no one to its right”, or nothing surpasses it. The horse has therefore become associated with good fortune and important new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the shared drinking format and good-fortune meaning make the set particularly fitting for a wedding, anniversary or housewarming. It works as a celebratory gift, but the double-wall construction gives it a practical reason to return to the table whenever sake is shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Matsunaga Kiln in Fukushima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsunaga Kiln 松永窯","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54276725145943,"sku":"CUG-CER-OSO-MTN-SET-002","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05635.jpg?v=1786106907"},{"product_id":"matsunaga-soma-teacup-eight-horses","title":"Soma Ware Cup, Eight Horses, 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Eight running horses surround a central left-facing horse character, creating a good-fortune wish that “things will go well”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Fine crackle spreads across the pale green glaze, giving every surface its own network of lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Compact 150ml single-wall cup for tea or a shorter coffee, microwave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight horses circle the cup, but the character at the centre completes the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hidari-uma, or left-horse character, sits among the eight running horses. Together they create the Japanese wordplay umaku iku, meaning “things will go well”, turning the design into a wish for good fortune rather than simply a horse motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the pale green glaze is aohibi, the fine blue crackling associated with Obori Soma Ware. The network develops across the surface during firing, adding quiet variation around the painted horses and giving the cup something different to notice from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is single-walled, giving it a lighter, simpler form than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/matsunaga-soma-double-mug?variant=54276725473623\"\u003edouble-walled Soma mug\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Instead, small flashes appear through the softly clouded surface, catching the light differently as the bowl moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the character of Kinsai Awayuki, or “Gold Light Snow”. Handmade Edo Glass is paired with real Kanazawa gold leaf, while the translucent, snow-like finish keeps the effect light rather than heavily decorative. At 11cm wide and 5.5cm high, it is particularly useful for the smaller servings that benefit from a little presentation: ice cream, panna cotta, berries, yoghurt and fruit, as well as appetisers, small salads and side dishes. The clear glass also lets the colours of the food remain visible beneath the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl is handmade, so small bubbles and variations in shape, glass tone and gold placement are part of its individual character rather than signs of a perfectly uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55325692723543,"sku":"BOW-GLS-OEX-001-IND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05144.jpg?v=1778181207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/collections\/bday_motif-dark.png?v=1790848879","url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/birthday.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}