In Japan, it is commonly called a "sake set". A sake set often includes a tokkuri or carafe and a sake cup. A tokkuri is a bottle for pouring sake, and a sake cup is a small cup for drinking sake.
In Japan, the term "sake cup" is generally collectively called "shuki" or "shuhai," but there are several other names depending on the specific shape and use.
Japan, an island nation, has nurtured its own culture and traditions since ancient times. Among these, the unique Japanese sake culture has been deeply rooted in all levels of society throughout its long history.
"Ochoko is a traditional japanese sake cup. It is a sake cup of that is commonly used when drinking alcohol in Japan. There are a variety of ingredients that subtly affect the taste of sake.
It is one of the traditional Japanese sake vessels. Literally, it means "drinking vessel" and is mainly used for enjoying alcoholic beverages such as sake and shochu. Guinomi is a type of sake cup used when enjoying sake. Its history is said to begin in the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
Sakazuki is a vessel that is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese culture and is often used in ceremonies and celebrations. It is characterized by its flat and shallow shape and is made of various materials such as ceramics and lacquerware. It has the meaning of a special vessel for drinking sake and as a cultural symbol.
