Shimada Touki
About Company
The Colors of Kutani,
At Home in Everyday Life.
Based in Tatsunokuchi, Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Shimada Toki Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells Kutani ware. Its range spans tableware for everyday use and individual artists’ works that bring color and character to an interior.
Kutani for the Table and the Home
Founded in 1943 and incorporated in May 1972, Shimada Toki develops, manufactures and sells Kutani ware, and produces its own product catalogs.
From pieces used at mealtimes and over tea to ceramics chosen for display, its collections offer a variety of ways to make Kutani ware part of daily life.
Kiln Craftsmanship and Individual Expression
Kutani Kobo Kichiemon Kiln
Kutani Kobo Kichiemon Kiln draws on the tradition of overglaze enamel decoration while exploring colors and designs suited to contemporary life. Its vessels bring Kutani’s distinctive palette to everyday settings.
Selected Works by Kutani Artists
The company also offers vases, decorative plates and other works that reflect each artist’s skills and creative vision. Their varied approaches to color, painted decoration and form reveal the breadth of expression within Kutani ware.
Images: Shimada Toki official product pages
For Everyday Use, Thoughtful Gifts and Display
The range includes Japanese teacups, rice bowls, mugs, teapots, small plates and sake ware, alongside vases, ceramic clocks, beckoning cats and owl figurines. It offers choices for different occasions, settings and recipients.
Product details are available through the company’s Kichiemon Kiln store on Rakuten and its COREZO shop.
Connecting Kutani Craft with New Markets
On J-GoodTech, the business matching platform operated by the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ), Shimada Toki introduces its products and business activities. The company outlines plans to expand its domestic sales channels and build connections with overseas businesses and buyers interested in Japanese craft.
Exhibitor Listings and Company Profiles
Nagoya Tabletop Show
The organizer’s exhibitor directory introduces Shimada Toki as a ceramics business from the Kutani region.
View exhibitor listing (Japanese) →Products, Collections and Business Development
This company profile introduces Kutani Kobo Kichiemon Kiln, works by individual artists and the company’s plans to develop new business relationships.
View company profile (Japanese) →Company Information
| Company | Shimada Toki Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded / Incorporated | Founded in 1943; incorporated in May 1972 |
| Location | 701 Tatsunokuchi-machi, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1245, Japan |
| Business Activities | Development, manufacture and sale of Kutani ware; production of original Kutani ware catalogs |
| Collections | Kutani Kobo Kichiemon Kiln; works by Kutani artists; tableware, sake ware, vases, decorative plates and figurines |
| Website / Online Shops |
