Click here for a list of items celebrating the 100th anniversary of Yakumo's Wooden Bear Carvings!

A < BEAMS JAPAN > carved wooden bear illustration mug designed with the motif of a carved wooden bear that is rooted in Yakumo, Hokkaido. Painter Yumika Sakamaki uses the works of eight of Yakumo's most representative wood carving bear artists to create an attractive depiction of the world of wood carving bears, using illustrations with a gentle, warm and unique touch. There was a time when Hokkaido's most representative souvenir was a carved wooden bear, but things are different now. With mugs that can be used everyday, you can find your favorite design and enjoy your tea time.

[8 wood carving bear artists]
・HOKUSETSU: Takiharu Mogi 1902 (Meiji 35) - 1976 (Showa 51)
・KICHIJI: Kichiji Suzuki 1898 (Meiji 31) - 1988 (Showa 63)
・MOPPO: Jiro Hikima 1924 (Taisho 13) - 2012 (Heisei 24)
・DORYU: Isao Nemoto 1904 (Meiji 37) - 1983 (Showa 58)
・TOKURA: Kaneyuki Tokura 1883 (Meiji 16) - 1943 (Showa 18)
・KATO: Sadao Kato 1926 (Taisho 15) - 2013 (Heisei 25)
・ISABURO: Isaburo Nakazato 1903 (Meiji 36) - 1994 (Heisei 6)
・SHIBAZAKI: Shigeyuki Shibasaki 1905 (Meiji 38) - 1991 (Heisei 3)

Click here for an illustrated encyclopedia that includes introductions and explanations of the works of eight of Yakumo's representative bear carving artists, as well as texts and information that unravel the roots of Yakumo's wood carving bears.→ Kuma carving illustrated book, second edition

Painter: Yuka Sakamaki
Exhibits mainly acrylic paintings and oil paintings at exhibitions. Freely create serious pictures and strange pictures. He is the author of ``Tanku Mataro'' (Akane Shobo).

[Precautions for use]
●Do not use this product for anything other than tableware.
●Please wash thoroughly before use.
●During firing, depending on the position of the product in the kiln and temperature differences, the way the glaze melts and flows may change, resulting in uneven glaze, but please understand that this is a characteristic of the product.
●Porcelain products may crack or chip due to strong impact or sudden temperature changes. Never use a chipped or cracked product as it may cause an unexpected accident.
●Do not use over open flames or in the oven.
●When using in the microwave, this product will become hot after cooking, so please be careful not to burn yourself when handling it.
●Avoid washing the product while it is still in use; remove dirt immediately and dry thoroughly before storing.
●Do not use a metal scrubber or cleanser to rub too hard as this may scratch the surface.
●Please use the dishwasher in accordance with the instructions for the equipment.

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