Aomori Sea Japanese Handcrafted Glass Sake Cup Set

Aomori Sea Handcrafted Glass Sake Cup Set

Four distinctive cups capture the changing blues of the waters surrounding Aomori, Japan. From clear azure to deep navy, each color represents a different seascape: the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, Tsugaru Strait, and Mutsu Bay.

Handcrafted by Tsugaru Vidro artisans, every cup has its own shape, color, and character. Delicate flecks of gold leaf shimmer against the blue glass like sunlight moving across the water, creating a sake set that brings the beauty of Japan’s northern coast to the table.

Four Waters of Aomori

A Different Coastal Landscape in Every Cup

The set includes four complementary shades inspired by the waters bordering Aomori Prefecture. Turquoise represents the Pacific Ocean, azure reflects the Sea of Japan, deep turquoise recalls the Tsugaru Strait, and navy evokes the sheltered depths of Mutsu Bay.

Handcrafted Tsugaru Vidro Glass

Shaped by Skilled Artisans in Northern Japan

Tsugaru Vidro glass is formed by hand in furnaces reaching approximately 1,500 degrees Celsius. The artisans work with molten glass to create expressive forms and layered colors, ensuring that no two cups are completely identical.

Created with Purpose

Supporting the Future of Aomori’s Seas

This collection was created in support of Change for the Blue in Aomori, a local initiative dedicated to protecting the region’s marine environment. Its colors celebrate the waters the project seeks to preserve for future generations.

Product Details

Maker: Tsugaru Vidro
Set Includes: Four individual sake cups
Material: Handcrafted glass with gold leaf accents
Colors: Azure, deep turquoise, navy, and turquoise
Azure Cup: Approximately 2.5 inches wide × 2 inches high
Deep Turquoise Cup: Approximately 3 inches wide × 1.75 inches high
Navy Cup: Approximately 2.5 inches wide × 1.5 inches high
Turquoise Cup: Approximately 3 inches wide × 1.875 inches high
Use: Suitable for serving sake, tea, and other small pours
Origin: Handmade in Aomori, Japan
Please Note: Variations in shape, color, bubbles, and gold leaf placement are natural characteristics of handcrafted glass

Care

Hand wash gently with mild soap and lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, sudden temperature changes, and contact with hard surfaces that may scratch or chip the glass.

Ideal For

• Serving chilled or room temperature sake
• Japanese tea and small beverage pours
• Sake tastings and shared meals
• Collectors of Japanese glassware
• Coastal and blue table settings
• Bringing individual color and craftsmanship to the table

A vivid portrait of Aomori’s coastline, expressed through four handcrafted glasses and the luminous depth of Tsugaru Vidro.