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Kumamoto's 400-Year-Old Shodai-yaki Pottery Connects Food and Craft in New 'KOKON SHODAI' Series

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  • Kumamoto's 400-Year-Old Shodai-yaki Pottery Connects Food and Craft in New 'KOKON SHODAI' Series
  • A new series 'KOKON SHODAI' has been launched, bridging the 400-year tradition of Shodai-yaki pottery in Kumamoto with modern life. It integrates local culture such as Nankan somen noodles and bamboo chopsticks, produced by Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin. A pop-up event was held in May 2026, and a limited-time menu is planned for June 2026.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Thu Jun 04 2026 03:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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A new series 'KOKON SHODAI' has been launched, bridging the 400-year tradition of Shodai-yaki pottery in Kumamoto with modern life. It integrates local culture such as Nankan somen noodles and bamboo chopsticks, produced by Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin. A pop-up event was held in May 2026, and a limited-time menu is planned for June 2026.

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Kumamoto's 400-Year-Old Shodai-yaki Pottery Connects Food and Craft in New 'KOKON SHODAI' Series (Thu Jun 04 2026 03:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Thu Jun 04 2026 03:00:01 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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A new series 'KOKON SHODAI' has been launched, bridging the 400-year tradition of Shodai-yaki pottery in Kumamoto with modern life. It integrates local culture such as Nankan somen noodles and bamboo chopsticks, produced by Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin. A pop-up event was held in May 2026, and a limited-time menu is planned for June 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is special about the KOKON SHODAI somen bowl?
A: It integrates Shodai-yaki, Nankan somen, and Yamachiku bamboo chopsticks in one vessel, featuring a soup bowl with a hole.
Q: Where is Shodai-yaki produced?
A: Primarily in Arao City and Nagasu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The tradition has continued for about 400 years at the foot of Mount Kotake.
Q: What is the address of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store?
A: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-8717.