Opening new showroom in Arita
22.05.2020

The showroom in Arita Saga that started to renovate about a year ago just has been completed.
If you have opportunity, please feel free to pop into 1616/ new showroom.

Shop : MOMOTA TOUEN Headquarter
Address : 2351-169 Akasaka,Arita-cho,Nishimatsuura-gun Saga Japan

Photo by Elizabeth Heltoft Arnby

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Awarded a silver medal in Best Book Design from all over the World 2024

20.03.2024

The “Best Book Design from all over the World 2024” organised by the German foundation for book design “Stiftung Buchkunst”. A Brief Moment ( ) A Long Tradition, which is a concept book by 1616 / arita japan completed last year, was awarded a Silver Medal in this international book design competition, which has been running since 1963. The approximately 600 books entered from over 30 countries are rigorously judged by a five-member international jury in Leipzig in February each year, and 14 awards are presented to the best entries. The top awards were a Golden Letter and a Golden Medal each, two Silver Medals, and five Bronze Medals and Honorary Appreciation each. Our concept book was awarded the Silver…

First concept book from 1616/arita japan

20.10.2023

11 years after its launch, 1616 / arita japan has completed its first concept book. Titled “A Brief Moment ( ) A Long Tradition,” the book contains the brand’s thoughts and a variety of products that add color to various moments in people’s lives around the world, while connecting the long history of Arita porcelain, which dates back more than 400 years. The lineup includes the history of Arita porcelain and Momota Touen, contributions by 1616 / arita japan creative director and designer Teruhiro Yanagihara, and the full collection by 4 designers. In addition, art presentations on the theme of TY Palace Plate by Arita craftsmen involved in the production of products and 16 creators active around the world are…

Notice of Price Revision

05.10.2022

We are pleased to announce that we are revising the prices of the 1616/arita japan. For 10 years since the brand was launched, efforts have been made to maintain the price, but the continuing rise in production costs and the price of the raw materials – ceramic stone, mineral resources and fuel – have made it is difficult to maintain the previous price. Therefore the price will be revised from 1st of November 2022. The three series subject to the price revision are TY, S&B and PC. We appreciate your understanding in this issue. We thank you for your support and look forward to being of service to you. Revised Date : 1st of November 2022 MOMOTA TOUEN Co.,Ltd Contact…

CMA “Clay” Collection

06.01.2022

CMA Clay is a 47-piece porcelain dinnerware collection designed in close collaboration with porcelain manufacturer 1616/arita japan and three specially selected ceramic workshops located in the town of Arita. The finished set is the result of three years work, close dialogue, hundreds of hand-drawn sketches, 3D files, 2D drawings, mock-ups, 3D prints and countless porcelain prototypes. The product range is intended for both the Japanese and the European kitchen and includes assorted, stackable plates, dishes and bowls. The design is part severe, part soft, featuring flat, deep, low and tall pieces to create a complete collection. Arita is famous for its high-quality porcelain clay, with a remarkably pure whiteness. For this collection, two porcelain clays are used, the classic chalk-white…

CMA “Clay” collection

12.11.2021

Release date for CMA Clay collection is on the 14th of January 2022. 47 items from CMA Clay collection design by Cecilie Manz who is from Denmark. This collection uses two types of clay, one of white clay which is typical Arita porcelain and earth grey clay which is using natural material from the nature. Everyone can see new collection at Arita Shop, Flag Ship Store in PALACE HOTEL TOKYO and stockiest for 1616/arita japan.it would be appreciate if you could see these collection. Release Date : 14th of January 2022 MOMOTA TOUEN ARITA SHOP 2351-169, Akasaka, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga, Japan FLAG SHIP STORE IN PALACE HOTEL TOKYO 1-1-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan CECILIE MANZ STUDIO https://ceciliemanz.com

New collection for 1616/arita japan

16.09.2021

Announcing the new collection from 1616/arita japan for the first time in three years.This series turned out great collection that is designed by Cecilie Manz who is from Denmark. Stay tune… Design : Cecilie Manz WEB : https://ceciliemanz.com

New items from TY Standard

22.05.2020

Announcing for Anise Plate and Anise Bowl from 1616/arita japan TY Standard series. Name of Anise is comes from octagon and in Christ, the number 8 is well known for symbol of resurrection. There are two size in plate and bowl each item and it is possible to stack. In addition, material is same as TY series grey therefore it is available for washing machine, microwave and oven. ・Information Anise Plate 150 ¥1600 Φ150 × H20mm Anise Plate 220 ¥3000 Φ220 × H20mm Anise Bowl 150 ¥2000 Φ150 × H40mm Anise Bowl 220 ¥4000 Φ220 × H40mm ・Collection https://1616arita.jp/collection/standard/

Notice of Tokyo Store

15.04.2020

We were supposed to close our Tokyo Store in Palace Hotel Tokyo from 9th April to 19th April, but we will extend to close there until 6th May. We appreciate for your understanding. Shop : MOMOTA TOUEN Palace Hotel Tokyo Store