{"product_id":"mino-yaki-whale-sake-set-japanese-ceramic-tokkuri-tail-cup-gift-set-made-in-japan","title":"Mino-yaki Whale Sake Set - Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri \u0026 Tail Cup Gift Set - Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMino-yaki Whale Sake Set — Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri \u0026amp; Tail Cup Gift Set, Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSomewhere between a sake set and a sculpture, the Mino-yaki Whale Sake Set is the kind of object that earns its place on a table the moment you set it down. The whale-shaped tokkuri — Japan’s traditional ceramic sake bottle — doubles as a piece of art. Its tail detaches to become a standalone sake cup, turning every pour into a small moment of delight. This is considered design with a quietly playful spirit: something Japan does better than anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Craft — Mino Ware from Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is handcrafted using Mino-yaki (\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-TW\"\u003e美濃焼\u003c\/span\u003e) — a ceramic tradition from Gifu Prefecture with over 1,300 years of history and responsible for roughly 50% of all pottery produced in Japan. Mino Ware is prized for its exceptional quality, durability, and the breadth of glaze styles it encompasses. Each whale tokkuri and tail cup is individually made, which means minor variations in colour and surface are not imperfections — they are the mark of authentic handcraft. No two sets are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Gifting (or Treating Yourself)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhether you’re buying this for a sake lover, a Japan enthusiast, someone who appreciates genuinely clever design, or simply as a conversation piece for your own table — this set delivers. The whale tokkuri is sized for a proper serve, and the tail cup holds a single ochoko-style pour. It’s the kind of gift that’s impossible to find at a department store and impossible to forget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Mino-yaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly made in Japan using traditional ceramic techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 2-Piece Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 1 Whale Tokkuri (bottle) and 1 Tail Sake Cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in a custom-designed Japanese art box, perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Porcelain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, glossy finish that is dishwasher safe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle variations in texture and colour make your set a one-of-a-kind piece of Japanese art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes: 1 whale tokkuri sake bottle + 1 detachable whale tail sake cup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokkuri size: approx. φ9.2 × 9.7 × 6.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSake cup size: approx. φ4.8 × 4.9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Mino-yaki ceramic (Mino Ware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan — Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: hand wash recommended; check product packaging for dishwasher guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot suitable for oven, stovetop, or direct flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: imported from Japan — instructions may be in Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Mino-yaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57931931910447,"sku":"694790K61","price":36.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0104\/8623\/files\/694790HandcraftedMino-yakiWhaleSakeSet-JapaneseCeramicTokkuri_TailCupGiftSet-MadeinJapan00.jpg?v=1778464666","url":"https:\/\/shoppuroo.com.au\/products\/mino-yaki-whale-sake-set-japanese-ceramic-tokkuri-tail-cup-gift-set-made-in-japan","provider":"SHOPPUROO™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}