{"title":"Summer Gift Edit","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese summer, ready to give. Our summer gift edit — in the spirit of \u003cem\u003eo-chūgen\u003c\/em\u003e, Japan's mid-year season of thanks — gathers the most refreshing pieces of the season: ice-pocket cold-sake carafes, hand-cut Edo kiriko glass, and ceramic \u003cem\u003efurin\u003c\/em\u003e wind chimes whose clear note is the sound of a Japanese summer. A piece for every budget, each one a quiet way to say thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seto-penguin-wind-chime","title":"Seto Penguin Wind Chime | Japanese Ceramic Furin, 8.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a soft touch of Japanese summer atmosphere into your home with this Seto ceramic penguin furin. Its compact penguin-shaped bell and hanging paper strip create a playful seasonal accent that feels calm, light, and quietly charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by traditional Japanese summer wind chimes, this piece works beautifully near a window, in an entryway, or in a sheltered balcony corner. The penguin motif gives it a friendly, collectible character while keeping the overall look simple and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan in ceramic and packed in an individual Thomson box, this wind chime is a lovely choice for seasonal décor, animal lovers, and thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575228646,"sku":null,"price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7884301121_54hg.jpg?v=1774622191"},{"product_id":"toyo-sasaki-blue-cold-sake-set","title":"Toyo Sasaki Blue Cold Sake Set | Ice Pocket Glass Carafe 300 ml \u0026 2 Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eCold sake, never watered down. This handmade sake set by Toyo Sasaki Glass pairs a slender carafe with a built-in ice pocket — fill the pocket with cubes and the sake chills beside the ice, not in it — with two small cups in a matching turquoise-blue gradient with white speckled fritwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade, so the blue-to-clear flow sits a little differently on every set; the maker notes slight variations in shape, size, and color as part of the craft. It is the classic way to serve \u003cem\u003ereishu\u003c\/em\u003e — chilled sake — through a slow evening without losing flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Toyo Sasaki Glass in Tokyo, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift-boxed and recommended by the maker for housewarmings, promotions, and anniversaries — see also the companion \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/amber-glass-sake-set-ice-pocket-carafe\"\u003eTakasegawa amber ice-pocket set\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sake-cups-glassware\"\u003esake \u0026amp; glassware collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577522406,"sku":"ZK-SAKESET-TOYOSASAKI-G604-M70","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7479460570_o6db.jpg?v=1774622200"},{"product_id":"edo-glass-sake-cup-blue-gold-leaf","title":"Edo Glass Sake Cup | Blue Gold Leaf Ochoko, 85 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd refined Japanese elegance to your drinking ritual with this handcrafted Edo glass sake cup from the Yachiyo Kiln line. Its deep blue tone and gold-leaf-like pattern create a rich, luminous appearance that feels both traditional and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized at approximately 85 ml, this ochoko-style cup is ideal for chilled sake, tasting pours, display, or thoughtful gifting. The compact form sits comfortably in the hand, while the handmade crystal glass construction gives each cup subtle individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in an individual box, this piece is a meaningful choice for sake lovers, collectors of Japanese glassware, and anyone who appreciates artisan drinkware with a luxurious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577751782,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426003604_l1ri.jpg?v=1774622204"},{"product_id":"kutani-floral-ochoko-set-of-5","title":"Kutani Floral Ochoko Set of 5 | Japanese Sake Cups in Wooden Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kutani sake cup set of five, hand-painted in the gosai (five-colour) overglaze palette and presented in a kiri wooden gift box. The theme is “Gosōka” — five grass-flowers — so each ochoko carries its own seasonal motif while the five read as one collection: iris (kakitsubata), peony (botan), camellia with a blue blossom, gold-lined bamboo, and an aka-e plum-and-pine on a warm red-clay ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 50 ml each, they suit sake service, tasting flights, a home bar, or shared toasts — and the wooden box makes the set ready to gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Kutani Bizan \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa, Japan, curated by ZenKiln; distributed via Tōjudō\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic, with bodies that vary by cup (including crackle-glaze and red-clay grounds). Hand-wash only — not microwave or dishwasher safe (overglaze enamel + gold). 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The set includes one 300 ml carafe and two 80 ml cups, designed for chilled sake service with a calm, elegant presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carafe features a built-in ice pocket that helps keep sake cool without watering it down. Its softly textured amber glass surface adds warmth and atmosphere to the table, while the matching cups complete the set for quiet evenings, entertaining, or thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented as a gift-worthy set, this piece is ideal for sake lovers, collectors of Japanese glassware, and anyone looking for a refined barware accent with an understated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487582535910,"sku":null,"price":94.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7475835894_g9da.jpg?v=1774622219"},{"product_id":"goldfish-furin-wind-chime","title":"Japanese Goldfish Wind Chime — Yakushigama Sometsuke Furin, Blue \u0026 White Pottery, 6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small \u003cstrong\u003eSometsuke (染付, cobalt-blue underglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted goldfish wind chime, just 6 cm tall — designed by \u003cstrong\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eNatsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 涼風 \"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\")\u003c\/strong\u003e summer-ornament series. The piece's sculpted goldfish form holds a tiny pottery clapper inside, while a striped paper short-tanzaku hangs beneath to catch the breeze and translate it into a small bright tinkle. 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We disclose this transparently above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSometsuke (染付) — cobalt-blue underglaze on white ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted — each piece is decorated by hand, so small brushstroke variation across pieces is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact summer ornament — not built for outdoor exposed-weather hanging year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer eave \/ window furin hung where a breeze can reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor display in a small dish or hung from a hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small thoughtful gift for someone who loves Japanese summer iconography or wind chime sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487584927974,"sku":"ZK-FURIN-YAKUSHI-3309","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7597266656_ovyb.jpg?v=1774622229"},{"product_id":"edo-kiriko-old-glass-pair","title":"Edo Kiriko Hexagonal Kagome Pair — Kimoto Old Fashioned Kiri-Bako 8.3 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdo Kiriko \"Roku-kaku Kagome\" Cut-Glass Old Fashioned Pair (Red + Blue) — Tokyo Traditional Craft by Kimoto Glass, in Paulownia Kiri-Bako Gift Box (Ø 83 × H 87 mm, 200 ml each)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of Tokyo Edo Kiriko (江戸切子) cut-glass old-fashioned tumblers — one red, one blue — by \u003cstrong\u003eKimoto Glass Tokyo (木本硝子)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sumida-based glass house whose Edo Kiriko line carries the Tokyo Cut Glass Industry Cooperative's traditional-craft cert (the gold round sticker visible on each glass). 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Around each of the four hexagonal kagome panels, paired \u003cem\u003esasa-no-ha\u003c\/em\u003e (笹の葉 \/ bamboo-leaf) cuts radiate outward like palm fronds; between the kagome panels, central diamond-lozenge frames are anchored by \u003cem\u003eyaguruma\u003c\/em\u003e (矢車 \/ arrow-wheel) X-star cuts. Long vertical kiri-cuts drop from the mid-body toward the base, where a row of broad oval thumb-cut bevels and a foot starburst finish the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and blue glasses are cut to the identical pattern. Together they make a natural his-and-hers \/ kanpai \/ red-vs-blue pairing — well suited to whiskey, bourbon, single-malt, shōchū-on-the-rocks, plum wine, or non-alcoholic mocktails. 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Box outer: 114 × 190 × 93 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm water with mild dish soap, soft cloth — to protect the cut edges and the cased color layer. Avoid rapid temperature changes (no boiling water; no freezing solid); avoid abrasive sponges. Cut crystal and kiriko share the same care rule: thermal shock and dishwasher abrasion are the two main risks. 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The technique starts with a \u003cem\u003e二重構造\u003c\/em\u003e \/ cased-glass blank: at 1,350°C, a transparent core layer is sheathed by a thin colored outer layer. 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The Wanko Biyori (わんこ日和 \/ \"Dog Day\") series gathers Yakushigama's dog-themed summer motifs into small giftable furin pieces; sibling series in the same Yakushigama catalogue include the Natsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 すずかぜ) goldfish + cat + penguin furins. The \u003cstrong\u003eShiba Inu (柴犬)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japan's beloved native breed — paired here with the 福 (fortune) kanji collar carries the same lucky-charm positioning as maneki neko and daruma in Japanese household decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang in a window, by an entryway, on a covered porch or balcony, or in a quiet indoor corner where a small draft can find it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for sheltered indoor or covered outdoor use — the washi-paper tanzaku is not waterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with other small Japanese summer decor — fans, glass mobiles, small ceramic figurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small giftable size — easy to pack, easy to hang anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included gift box makes this gift-ready as received. Well-suited for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, client thank-yous, Father's Day, summer-birthday gifts — and Shiba Inu lovers, parent-and-child themed gifts (new-parent welcomes, mother-daughter, mentor-mentee), and anyone collecting Japanese household luck-charm decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Tan","offer_id":47550543397094,"sku":"ZK-FURIN-YAKUSHI-9628","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47659276992742,"sku":"ZK-FURIN-YAKUSHI-9629","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8627.webp?v=1778738017"},{"product_id":"black-goldfish-wind-chime","title":"Yakushigama Black Goldfish Furin — Natsukashiya Suzukaze Summer Wind Chime","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small piece of Japanese summer for the window, the entryway, or a quiet corner of the patio. This black goldfish furin (Japanese wind chime) is from \u003cstrong\u003e薬師窯 (Yakushigama)\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003eなつかし屋 すずかぜ (Natsukashiya Suzukaze \/ 'Nostalgic Cool Breeze')\u003c\/strong\u003e summer series — a sculpted ceramic black goldfish with gold-leaf scale accents hangs above a white bell painted with a classic Edo-style 金魚図 (kingyo-zu \/ 'goldfish scene'): red goldfish swim through green hornwort and thin blue water-flow lines. Below the bell, a bamboo-paper tanzaku catches the breeze and rings the bell with a soft, clear summer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakushigama (薬師窯) \/ Natsukashiya Suzukaze series in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan; produced in China for Yakushigama; curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 About the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯) is a Japanese ceramics brand based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture — one of Japan's historic 'Six Ancient Kilns' pottery regions. The Natsukashiya Suzukaze series gathers Yakushigama's summer motifs (goldfish, Shiba dogs, penguins, seasonal florals) into small, giftable furin pieces meant to bring a moment of cool seasonal atmosphere into the home. The goldfish (金魚 \/ kingyo) is a beloved Japanese summer icon — historically associated with wealth, good fortune, and the cooling visual presence of water during hot months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang in a window, by an entryway, on a covered porch or balcony, or in a quiet indoor corner where a small draft can find it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for sheltered indoor or covered outdoor use — the bamboo-paper tanzaku is not waterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with other small Japanese summer decor — fans, glass mobiles, ceramic ornament shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small giftable size — easy to pack, easy to hang anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Thomson gift box and Yakushigama workshop info card make this gift-ready as received. Well-suited for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, client thank-yous, summer-birthday gifts, and Father's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47554114912486,"sku":"9523-BG-FURIN","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8615.webp?v=1776671498"},{"product_id":"mino-champagne-luster-sake-set-katakuchi-cup","title":"Mino Ware Champagne Luster Sake Set | Katakuchi Pour-Pitcher \u0026 Cup, Red or White Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2-piece sake set that wears its lighting like champagne. The katakuchi pour-pitcher and its matching sake cup are fired in white Mino porcelain, then finished with a luster overlay that breaks into fine bubble-lace — the supplier's reference to シャンパーニュ (champagne) is literal: the surface mimics the foam-front of sparkling wine the instant it hits the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by 仁峰 (Ninpou) \/ Mino Ware in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain (磁器) with fired luster (ラスター) decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: Mino-yaki (美濃焼) — designated traditional craft of eastern Gifu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 katakuchi pour-pitcher + 1 matching-color sake cup (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor variants: Red \/ White — choose at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatakuchi pour-pitcher: ~95 × 80 × 120 mm (3.7″ × 3.1″ × 4.7″), ~300 mL, ~170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake cup (盃 \/ sakazuki, ochoko-class): φ 55 × 55 mm (φ 2.2″ × 2.2″), ~50 mL, ~70 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold sake — pour from the katakuchi into the cup for slow ginjō tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm sake — microwave-safe for gentle warming (not prolonged cooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-use — the 50 mL cup also suits a small whisky pour or amaro tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a pair — buy one Red Set and one White Set (see the side-by-side photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy every piece is slightly different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luster finish breaks open during the second firing — the pattern depends on kiln position and temperature variance. The supplier frames this as 「器の表情」(\"the vessel's expression\"), not a defect. 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