Why Arita-yaki for Restaurants
Arita-yaki porcelain from Saga Prefecture combines functional durability with artisan aesthetics. Unlike fragile decorative ceramics, Arita porcelain is fired at 1,300°C+ making it one of the hardest ceramics available — perfect for commercial kitchen use.
| Feature | Arita-yaki | Standard Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Extremely high (1,300°C firing) | Medium |
| Microwave | Yes (most pieces) | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes | Yes |
| Aesthetic | Artisan, hand-painted | Generic |
| Storytelling | 400-year tradition | None |
| Price | ¥1,500-15,000/piece | ¥300-1,000/piece |
Popular Styles for Hospitality
- Sometsuke (染付) — classic blue and white, versatile for any cuisine
- Hakuji (白磁) — pure white porcelain, minimalist modern style
- Iroe (色絵) — multicolor overglaze, statement pieces for fine dining
- Celadon (青磁) — blue-green glaze, elegant for Japanese and Asian cuisines
Sourcing & MOQ
- Standard designs: MOQ 50-100 pieces per design, immediate stock
- Custom orders: MOQ 200-500 pieces, 8-12 week lead time
- Full custom (your design): MOQ 500+, 12-16 weeks, includes mold creation
Arita-yaki for Your Restaurant
We work with 15+ Arita kilns. From classic blue-and-white to custom designs, shipped safely worldwide.
Browse Arita-yaki Catalog →FAQ
Is Arita-yaki the same as Imari-yaki?
Yes, essentially. Arita is the production town; Imari was the historical export port. "Imari" is often used internationally while "Arita" is used domestically.
How is Arita-yaki shipped safely?
Each piece is individually wrapped in foam and tissue, packed in partitioned corrugated boxes with corner protection. Breakage rate on our shipments: under 1%.
Can I get custom pieces with my restaurant logo?
Yes. Custom logos can be applied as overglaze prints (200+ pieces MOQ) or hand-painted (500+ pieces). Lead time: 10-14 weeks.
Karen Hashimoto
Curator & Export Compliance Director · WAGYU NINJA
Karen sources directly from Japanese producers and handles export compliance for B2B buyers in 50+ countries. Based in Fukuoka, Japan. @konnichiwa.karen