Asahiyaki Debuts at 3daysofdesign (10–12 , June ),  Launching the New Collection“osaa”  at Admiralgade 26 in One of Copenhagen’s Oldest Districts

Asahiyaki Unveils New Tableware Collection osaa at 3daysofdesign

Uji, Kyoto / Copenhagen—Asahiyaki, the historic ceramic kiln based in Uji, Kyoto, will launch osaa at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen from 10–12 June 2026. Created in collaboration with Helsinki-based design studio Kaksikko, osaa is a new tableware collection developed through dialogue with three restaurants: Admiralgade 26 in Copenhagen, Grön in Helsinki, and So Kawahigashi in Kyoto.

Through this collaboration, the osaa collection brings together a series of forms that reinterpret both Japanese and Nordic dining traditions through a shared sensitivity to material and use.

Within the collection, chawanmushi bowls and miso soup bowls are crafted using Hanshi, a distinctive surface pattern characteristic of Asahiyaki. Designed with versatility in mind, these vessels can also be used as side plates, allowing them to move fluidly between functions.

The cylindrical tsutsumukozuke, traditionally used in Japanese cuisine, is reshaped through a Nordic understanding of form, refined to suit contemporary dining contexts across cultures.

Plates and vases reveal a rich range of glaze expressions, highlighting the subtle variations and depth of Asahiyaki’s glazing techniques. Each piece is made using clay sourced from Uji, grounding the collection in the material heritage of the kiln.

Every piece is thrown by hand on the pottery wheel by skilled artisans

The designs were created by Kaksikko and realized in clay by Asahiyaki—where centuries of ceramic practice meet contemporary design thinking. As with all Asahiyaki vessels, the pieces are not considered complete at the moment of firing; rather, they move closer to completion through use, shaped over time by the hands of those who hold them.

The osaa collection will be presented at Admiralgade 26, 1066 Copenhagen, Denmark, where the pieces will be brought to life through an exhibition, alongside food and tea events by the participating restaurants.

During the three days of 3daysofdesign, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the osaa collection in use through a series of dinner events. On 12 June, a special dinner will be hosted by Chef Atsushi Nakahigashi of So Kawahigashi, Kyoto, offering a unique occasion to encounter the vessels through food.

Visitors are invited to engage with osaa—touching, sensing, and enjoying food—while embracing the present moment and Making This Moment Matter.

Exhibition Details
Visiting Information:
Venue: Admiralgade 26 1066 Copenhagen, Denmark
Date and Time: 10–12 June 2026/ 10:00~18:00
3daysofdesign Official Information：https://www.3daysofdesign.dk/exhibition/asahiyaki

Dinner Events
10–11 June 2026/ 18:30~　osaa × Admiralgade 26
12 June 2026/ 18:30~　osaa × Admiralgade 26 × So Kawahigashi

NOTES TO EDITORS
Contact: Asahiyaki
Name: Toshiyuki Matsubayashi
Email: toshiyuki@asahiyaki.co.jp