Japanese Mugs
Shop Japanese mugs made in Japan, from hand-painted Kutani ware to sturdy everyday Mino ware. Our Japanese ceramic mugs range from $23 for a Mino ware cat mug to collectable Kutani pieces like the Atelier Yu Cats in a Sunny Spot mug, our best seller.
Kutani ware mugs, from Ishikawa Prefecture, are painted by hand in rich overglaze colour, so each one is slightly different. Mino ware mugs come from Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramics region, and are made for the daily coffee or tea run. Popular designs include Japanese cat mugs, rabbit mugs, the Hokusai Great Wave mug, daruma mugs and Mt Fuji mugs, plus matching mug gift sets.
Looking for something to drink tea from instead? Browse our Japanese tea cups, or see all Japanese drinkware. Not sure which style suits you? Read What Is Kutani Ware? and What Is Mino Ware?. Shipping is free Australia-wide on orders over $100.
Japanese Mugs
Shop Japanese mugs made in Japan, from hand-painted Kutani ware to sturdy everyday Mino ware. Our Japanese ceramic mugs range from $23 for a Mino ware cat mug to collectable Kutani pieces like the Atelier Yu Cats in a Sunny Spot mug, our best seller.
Kutani ware mugs, from Ishikawa Prefecture, are painted by hand in rich overglaze colour, so each one is slightly different. Mino ware mugs come from Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramics region, and are made for the daily coffee or tea run. Popular designs include Japanese cat mugs, rabbit mugs, the Hokusai Great Wave mug, daruma mugs and Mt Fuji mugs, plus matching mug gift sets.
Looking for something to drink tea from instead? Browse our Japanese tea cups, or see all Japanese drinkware. Not sure which style suits you? Read What Is Kutani Ware? and What Is Mino Ware?. Shipping is free Australia-wide on orders over $100.
More about Japanese mugs
Japanese Ceramic Mugs From Mino and Kutani Makers
Everyday Mino Ware Mugs
Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture is Japan's everyday pottery, and its mugs are made for daily coffee and tea. Choose from the best-selling Japanese Cat Mug, the Kuro Neko black cat cup, the Snowing Owl mug and the Kanagawa Great Wave mug. Explore Mino ware.
Hand-Painted Kutani Ware Mugs
Kutani ware mugs from Ishikawa Prefecture are known for bold, hand-decorated designs in rich colours. Discover Atelier Yu's Cats in a Sunny Spot, the Jumping Rabbit mug, flower-and-bird kacho fugetsu designs and the densely patterned Hanazume mug. Explore Kutani ware.
Japanese Cat Mugs
Cat mugs are among our most-loved designs, from playful Mino ware cats to Atelier Yu's sleepy Cats in a Sunny Spot. Browse all Japanese cat mugs and gifts, or read our gifts for cat lovers guide.
Rabbit, Great Wave and Lucky Mugs
The Jumping Rabbit Mug is a hand-decorated Kutani favourite, and rabbits are a symbol of good fortune in Japan. For art lovers, the Hokusai Great Wave collection and the Mt. Fuji Mug bring Japan's most famous scenery to your morning coffee, while the Lucky Cat Daruma Mug Cup combines two beloved lucky charms in one cheerful mug.
Japanese Mug Gift Sets
Looking for a present? Our pair mugs and mug gift sets arrive ready to give, making them ideal for couples, housewarmings, birthdays and Christmas. Browse our Japanese gift sets for more ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the mug. Many everyday Mino ware mugs are made for daily use, while hand-painted Kutani ware is best washed by hand to protect the design. Check each product page for care instructions.
Mino ware mugs are everyday Japanese pottery, valued for durable shapes and varied glazes. Kutani ware mugs are hand-painted porcelain in five traditional colours, made to be noticed.
Yes. We ship Japanese mugs Australia-wide, with free shipping on orders over $100.