Kenkou Good Health Japanese Tea Cup

✦ Why We Love It

A cup that holds more than tea — it holds a philosophy.
Sip slowly. Live well. The Japanese way.

The Kenkou Good Health Japanese Tea Cup is a beautifully crafted ceramic tea cup made in Japan, finished in an elegant mottled white and light grey glaze with a warm brown rim. Traditional, handleless, and made to be cradled in both hands — this is tea drinking as a mindful ritual.

What makes this cup truly special is the ten healthy living principles inscribed in Japanese kanji script around its body. Rooted in traditional Japanese wisdom, these gentle reminders encourage balance, wellbeing, and a slower, more intentional way of living. A cup that speaks before you even take a sip.

Perfect for green tea, herbal tea, matcha, or any hot drink you want to savour. Presented in a gift box, it makes a meaningful gift for tea lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone who treasures Japanese culture and craftsmanship.

✦ The Meaning Behind Kenkou (健康)

健康 — Kenkō — means Good Health in Japanese. It is one of the most cherished values in Japanese culture, where longevity, balance, and mindful living are woven into everyday life. This cup carries that spirit in every detail — from its gentle form to the ten principles etched into its glaze.

✦ The Ten Good Health Principles

Inscribed in kanji around the cup, these ten principles reflect traditional Japanese wisdom for a long and balanced life:

• Eat more vegetables and less meat
• Use more vinegar and less salt
• Eat less sugar
• Eat less and chew more
• Wear lighter clothing and take more baths
• Talk less and do more
• Wish for less and help others more
• Worry less and sleep more
• Drive less and walk more
• Be less angry and laugh more

✦ A Little Piece of Japan

健康は宝。
Kenkō wa takara.
"Good health is a treasure."

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe the objects we choose to surround ourselves with carry meaning. This cup doesn't just hold your tea — it holds a reminder. You're not just shopping. You're learning.

✦ What's Included

• 1 × Kenkou Good Health Japanese Tea Cup (250ml)
• Presented in a gift box
• Free gift wrapping in traditional washi origami paper

✦ Perfect For

A thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, wellness lovers, Japanese culture enthusiasts, and anyone who believes the best moments happen over a quiet cup of tea.

健康 — Kenkō. May every sip bring you closer to balance.

✦ Product Details

• Made in Japan
• Material: Ceramic
• Traditional handleless Japanese design
• Features 10 healthy living principles in Japanese kanji
• Presented in a gift box
• Microwave safe
• Dishwasher safe

✦ Size & Details

• Capacity: 250ml
• Height: 10cm / approx. 4 inches
• Diameter: 7cm / approx. 2.75 inches
• Weight: 200g

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — every piece we carry is chosen with care.

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