Founded by Ginpo Toki in 1932, GINPO is a distinguished brand rooted in the legacy of Banko ware, carried on through four generations in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Even with limited access to local materials, the company has continued to evolve—combining traditional craftsmanship with constant innovation to meet the changing needs of everyday life.
Its signature series—Kikka, Hana Mishima, and Sumi-Kannyu—embody both elegance and practicality. Through a meticulous five-stage production process that blends artisanal skill with modern technology, GINPO remains committed to delivering consistent, high-quality donabe from raw clay to finished form.
Kikka is GINPO’s most iconic series, featuring a lid inspired by chrysanthemum petals and glazes in classic Japanese tones. These pots are lightweight and durable, with a special glaze that retains heat and resists stains. Ideal for hot pots and stews, Kikka brings warmth and color to modern dining tables while honoring tradition.
Do means clay and nabe means pot, which is precisely what a donabe is: a pot made from thick clay that yields consistent, gentle heat for cooking traditional Japanese dishes. Donabes are usually unglazed inside, then glazed outside, a process that allows the vessels to heat slowly, then retain that heat over time. Because each design and glaze varies, donabes patina over time — a direct reflection of the love and care each chef puts into every meal.
Typically, donabes are also carried directly from kitchen to table, where they become a functional centerpiece. Dinner guests linger over the meal, enjoying second helpings and joy-sparking conversations.
