Kaneko Kohyo has been firing ceramics in Toki, Gifu Prefecture since 1921 — and the Rinka is the piece that carried them beyond Japan. The Rinka plate is a modern classic of Japanese ceramics.
The name means "flower ring." Look at it straight on and you understand why: the rim rises and falls in soft scallops, like petals caught mid-bloom. It's a shape that does something unusual for a plate — it makes whatever you put on it look considered. A piece of fruit, a slice of cake, a tangle of soba. All of it sits better here.
The glaze is off-white, slightly matte, with the faint irregularities that come from being shaped by hand. No two pieces are identical. That's not a flaw — it's the point.
Made from Mino ware porcelain, a ceramic tradition rooted in the Toki region for over 1,300 years. Kaneko Kohyo takes that history and makes it work on a Tuesday night.
Rinka Collection Size Guide
The Rinka collection is designed as a flexible set — plates, bowls, and cups that work together, but also stand on their own. Each form is proportioned with a specific use in mind — from small bites to full meals.
Plates
14cm (5.5") — desserts, condiments, small bites
15cm (6.1") — breakfast, pastry
17cm (6.9") — salad, side dishes
21cm (8.3") — desserts, salads, appetizers, or light meals
24cm (9.7") — larger mains, sharing
27cm (10.6") — dinner plate, pasta
Bowls
10 Bowl — 4" (10.5cm), H1.5" (4cm)
Small portions — pickles, dipping sauces, nuts, or a scoop of fruit
12 Bowl — 4.75" (12.5cm), H1.75" (4.5cm)
Side dishes, yogurt, or a light breakfast
16 Bowl — 6.5" (16.5cm), H2" (5cm)
Rice, soup, or a small serving of noodles
21 Bowl — 8.5" (21.5cm), H2.4" (6cm)
Composed salads, grain bowls, or main-course salads
24 Bowl — 9.7" (24.5cm), H2.5" (6.4cm)
Large noodles, pasta, or shared dishes at the center of the table
Soup Bowls
Soup Bowl S — 4.5" (11.5cm), H2.6" (6.5cm)
Miso soup, small servings, or light starters
Soup Bowl M — 5.7" (14.5cm), H3" (7.5cm)
Soup, stew, or a more substantial portion
Soup Bowl L — 6.5" (16.5cm), H3.3" (8.4cm)
Hearty soups, noodles, or one-bowl meals
Cups
Mug — D3.7" (9.5cm), H3.3" (8.5cm), 8.8 oz (250ml)
Coffee, tea, or everyday use
Soup Cup — 5.9" L x 4.7" W (15cm x 12cm), H2.4" (6cm), 12 oz (360ml)
Soup, chowder, or small meals — also used for coffee, matcha, or latte art.
Details
Material: Mino ware porcelain
Origin: Toki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Care: Dishwasher safe, microwave safe
Note: Hand-built — slight variations in shape, size, and glaze are expected
Q: What does "Rinka" mean?
"Rinka" means flower ring in Japanese — referring to the softly scalloped rim that gives each piece its distinctive shape.
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