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[27] Re:[25] Early Christmas Shopping contributor:owner contribution day:2008/11/19(Wed) 15:52  

Dear Dave,

I appreciated your honest comments.
Those are grate help other customers to understand our items.
You have given us comments each purchase.
I am glad I have very nice customer.

Thanks a lot,
Yutaka

[26] Sake set Bizen Shusen Shibaoka 2 contributor:Dave Britton contribution day:2008/11/17(Mon) 07:57  

I never left feedback for this sake set when I purchased it because I had very mixed feelings about it. I decided to use it for a while and then make my comments.

Bizen is very dynamic i.e. it is not at all symetrical like Kutani porcelain. Bizenware is placed in the kiln and typically only 3 out of 10 pieces survive the firing process. Until those few survivors are removed from the kiln it's difficult for even an experienced Bizen potter to predict what they'll look like. Nature does with them whatever it chooses to do, and the results are very diverse. As far as looks go, Bizen is a matter of personal taste,random luck, and an open mind.

This sake set, although shown from all sides in the posted pictures, wasn't so attractive when it was actually in front of me. However, I decided to try using it anyway. The very first time I used it I was impressed with both its functionality and the great taste of the sake that it served. Over a period of several months of use, this rather ugly sake set has actually become my first choice of sake ware when drinking hot sake, which is usually accompanied by sushi.

The dents in the Tokkuri (bottle) make it very easy to get a firm grasp and to pour the hot sake without spilling and without the bottle slipping.

I don't know why tea and sake served in Bizenware taste so good, but they really do. This is true of every Bizen piece I own. When using these items, there is a very natural feeling accompanied by that great Bizen taste. This tends to offset any visual discomfort that the dynamics of Bizen can give to some people, myself included.

Yutaka, thanks for being patient and answering my comments so thoroughly when I contacted you after receiving this set. You said it was very functional and if I used it regularly I might eventually like it. You were absolutely correct. I like it a lot more now than I had thought was possible.

[25] Early Christmas Shopping contributor:Dave Britton contribution day:2008/11/16(Sun) 18:51  

I started my Christmas shopping last week and just received my order from Japanese Hand Craft. I purchased the Imari Kinran 1 + 2 sake set, the Imari Egawai set of five sake-wine cups and saucers, and a set of five pairs of Kobai chopsticks with the Imari Igawari chopstick rests. The chopstick rests are just acceptable, I have a set of these myself and mine are noticeably better made. I think they need better quality control on these. All of the other items are superb. The Kinran sake set is extremely attractive and well made. The Egawai cups and saucers also look great and lightly rubbing or touching them on the edge gives a high pitched ring. I have Chinese "singing" cups that are supposed to do this but don't even come close. The Imaris do it without even trying. I think this is a sign of exceptional quality control during the manufacturing and firing of these cups. The Kobai chopsticks were quite a surprise. They look significantly better than the pictures, which looked quite good. I may purchase a set for myself. They appear to be well worth the money.

Thanks for yet another great order of high quality Japanese products accompanied by the typical high level of Japanese service, secure packaging, and fast shipping.

[24] Re:[23] Thank you for your quick shipping of great craft contributor:owner contribution day:2008/11/06(Thu) 11:29  

Thank you very much for your business.
I am really glad you are happy.
I keep finding the way to please all my customers.
Please come back soon.

Best regards,
Yutaka

[23] Thank you for your quick shipping of great craft contributor:From Washington DC, USA contribution day:2008/11/05(Wed) 06:52  

Dear Yutaka-san,
thank you so much for responding my urgent request! I really needed to have it on Friday October 31, because I wanted to give it to my critical person's family on that night at dinner. I received it in the morning on that day, so I was able to make it! The Imari Tsubaki Bowl was just awesome. The person who received it from me was quite excited and impressed with it.
Thank you so much again for quick service and wonderful, beautiful, nice wrapping. Such a nice wood box was also appreciated by the person.
Wish your business will keep growing great.

[22] Re:[21] Bizen Kyusu (teapot) by Shusen Shibaoka contributor:owner contribution day:2008/11/03(Mon) 13:01  

Thank you very much for your distingue comments.
I am always very impressed.
I keep finding absorbing items and trying to satisfy you.

Best Regards,
Yutaka


[21] Bizen Kyusu (teapot) by Shusen Shibaoka contributor:Dave Britton contribution day:2008/11/01(Sat) 21:09  

I just received the Bizen kyusu and I am very pleased with it. Although the dynamic looks of Bizen may not appeal to all, the functionality of this kyusu is first-rate. The filter is absolutely superb, possibly the best clay filter I have used. So far no clogging and very little tea remains in the pot after pouring. The wide lid and the pot's shape make it very easy to get the tea leaves in and out and allows them to open fully in a short amount of time. Because Bizenware tends to be heavy and thick, I didn't think this kyusu would work well with first-harvest sencha but so far it has done an admirable job with any sencha I have tried.

Thanks for another great product!

[20] Re:[17] Sake ware set Imari Reishi contributor:owner contribution day:2008/09/06(Sat) 12:56  

Dear Jason,

That is my pleasure.
I am really glad people enjoy and love sake in the all of the world.
Please come back my store.

Best regards,
Yutaka


[17] Sake ware set Imari Reishi contributor:Jason Jones contribution day:2008/09/06(Sat) 08:22  

A couple of months ago I purchased this set as a wedding present for my brother. He and his new bride love the set. I was also please with the super fast shipping and that nothing was broken. Thank you very much and best of luck to you.

[15] Re:[14] Hokujo teacups contributor:owner contribution day:2008/07/28(Mon) 17:31  

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. I greatly appreciate your taking time to express your satisfaction with the order. I look forward to continued business with you in the future.

Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions about our products.

Best regards,
Yutaka

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