This sake cup is made by a Shizuoka-based company that has been in business for over 130 years.
Kurita Sangyo has been making castings in Shizuoka for over 130 years.
Shizuoka has been a region where casting has been popular since the time of Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo period.
During his time as a shogun, coins such as the Suruga koban were also minted.
Shizuoka Casting follows this tradition.
It is hard to break and the more you use it, the more it fits comfortably in your hand.
It has the strength and warmth that only handcrafted items can provide.
It is a tool that can be used quietly and for a long time in your daily life.
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