Rebranding to mark our 20th anniversary! With a touch of Kaoru Abe’s signature style, we’re off to a fresh start.

Feature article hereThe ceramic designer/engineer we introduced in... Mr. Kutarō AbeA design project titled “Essence of Life,” created in collaboration with pottery studios in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture. By blending the traditions of Hasami-yaki with ideas drawn from everyday life, the project continues to create ceramics that fit seamlessly into modern living.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of *Essence of Life*. To celebrate this milestone, *Essence〉As part of its rebranding, a pop-up celebrating its fresh start is being held at "Aujourd’huiThe event will be held at the

First, please take a look at our brand statement.

"My heart leaps with joy. Life becomes more vibrant."
"A Design Project That Began with Ceramics"

"Essence" has been passed down through the generations in Hasami
While cherishing our connections with people and our craftsmanship,
This is a project that involves thinking about and shaping ideas to fit our current lifestyles.

Find little discoveries in your everyday life.
Something that grows on you a little more with every use.

To preserve our enduring values,
By flexibly changing the design and how it's used,
Connecting the wisdom of the past to the life of the future.

Whether you're the one making it or the one using it,
So that we can enjoy our daily lives through the things around us.

essence aims to,
“Crafting products that bring a sense of richness to everyday life.”

While cherishing the traditions of our region and adapting to the ever-changing rhythms of daily life,
We will continue to pursue new designs and features.

As part of our rebranding, we focused on recapturing the playful spirit we had at the very beginning. We’ve brought back discontinued items and transformed the brand into a colorful and fun world. Here, we’d like to introduce a selection of our products.

dip mug S: ¥2,800 F: ¥3,200 M: ¥3,400
This mug features a technique called “kakewake,” in which different glazes are applied to the upper and lower halves. Since each one is hand-glazed by an artisan, every piece has its own unique character.

es cup (colored glaze): ¥1,200; es cup (striped): ¥1,500; es cup (checkered): ¥1,400; es rice bowl (colored glaze): ¥1,400, es rice bowl (striped): ¥2,600, es rice bowl (checkered): ¥1,700
“The es studio line is based on the concept of ”playing seriously.” It reimagines the shapes and colors of traditional designs to create pieces that bring a sense of excitement to everyday life.

Family vase Father: ¥3,300, Mother: ¥2,600, Kids: ¥2,300
The “Family Vase” set, with vases named “Father,” “Mother,” and “Kids.” When all three are together, they look just like a family.

The pop-up will run from Thursday, October 1, through Tuesday, October 20. Why not come by and check out the new items for yourself as the brand embarks on a fresh start?