{"product_id":"kenzan-style-matcha-bowl-miharu-takizakura-cherry-blossoms-sakurra-ikkyu-kiln","title":"Kenzan-Style Matcha Bowl – Miharu Takizakura Cherry Blossoms Sakurra | Ikkyu Kiln","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis elegant Kenzan-style matcha bowl from Ikkyu Kiln (壱休窯) features the celebrated Miharu Takizakura (三春滝桜), one of Japan’s most renowned ancient cherry trees.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocated in Miharu, Fukushima, the Miharu Takizakura is a magnificent Beni-shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) estimated to be more than 1,000 years old. Designated a National Natural Monument in 1922, it is counted among the Three Great Cherry Trees of Japan. Its long branches covered with pale pink blossoms appear to cascade downward like a waterfall, giving the tree its name, \u003cem\u003eTakizakura\u003c\/em\u003e—“waterfall cherry.” \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe exterior of the chawan is decorated in a Kenzan-inspired style, capturing the graceful movement and abundance of the cascading cherry blossoms. In contrast, the black-glazed interior (内黒) creates a dramatic setting for the vivid green of freshly whisked matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of delicate spring blossoms and the deep black interior gives this bowl an elegant balance of softness and depth. It is particularly well suited for spring tea gatherings and sakura season, when the famous Miharu Takizakura typically blooms around mid to late April. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautiful seasonal chawan that brings one of Japan’s most celebrated cherry blossom landscapes into the tea room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ikkyu Kiln (壱休窯)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matcha Bowl \/ Chawan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenzan Style (乾山)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miharu Takizakura (三春滝桜)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Glaze (内黒)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring \/ Sakura Season\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony \/ Chanoyu \/ Matcha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Kiln (壱休窯)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46726542819524,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/38a0968e0ee535340bfc4065a76d6459.jpg?v=1789619294","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/products\/kenzan-style-matcha-bowl-miharu-takizakura-cherry-blossoms-sakurra-ikkyu-kiln","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}