Tableware that Inspires
the Chef’s Creativity
the Chef’s Creativity
The beauty, texture, and presence of the dishes can transform the atmosphere of the table. As a partner that enhances the allure of the cuisine to its fullest, it supports the creativity of the chefs, making its presence felt in every scene and providing an experience that deeply resonates with the guests’ hearts.
Founded in 1919, we are a company that consistently handles commercial tableware in the Mino ware production area of Gifu Prefecture. We supply tableware to various restaurants not only in Japan but also around the world. Currently, under the brand “HIBINO JAPAN,” we develop tableware with enhanced added value, which is used in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels.
Mino ware, with a history spanning 1,300 years, traces its origins back to the late 3rd century Kofun period. During the Azuchi-Momoyama period, the establishment of the tea ceremony led to the creation of ‘Mino-Momoyama ceramics,’ laying the foundation for Mino ware. This era saw the emergence of exquisite tea ceramics, such as Shino, Oribe, Kizeto, and Setoguro. By the late Edo period, porcelain production had begun. The Tono region, recognized by the Japanese government in 1978 as a traditional craft production area, is Japan’s largest center for ceramic production, currently accounting for about half of the country’s total ceramic output.
Hibino Ceramics always strives to supply commercial tableware promptly and continuously in response to customer needs. By always feeling close to our customers and delivering satisfaction, we provide trust, security, and safety with an uncompromising attitude. Additionally, we capture the latest market trends in ceramics from a multifaceted perspective and work daily on developing functional and beautiful tableware, utilizing the geographical advantage of Mino, one of Japan’s leading ceramic production areas.
Our mission is to take product development a step further.Rosanjin Kitaoji (1883-1959) famously said, “Tableware is the kimono of cuisine.” Just as one wears a kimono with elegance, so too does a dish don its tableware. Beautiful tableware elevates cuisine to new heights.Please take a look at the tableware from HIBINO JAPAN. You can count on us.