[Aichi/Seto] Buy Tableware with Child's Name at Chikudouen Direct Sales!

"Chikudouen" is a company that manufactures and sells "children's tableware" with a focus on cuteness and functionality, with the motto "enjoy everyday meals in high-quality ceramic vessels.''

At Chikudouen they offer a "name engraving service" on children's tableware, with the hope that by using pottery, children will develop the mind and body to handle things with kindness. You can hand-paint your child's name, date of birth, etc. on the tableware.

Plus, get 20% off when you purchase from their factory shop! You can also feel free to take a tour of our factory.

So this time, we selected our favorite tableware at a store and factory in Seto City, Aichi!

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Access to Chikudouen

Chikudouen is located in Seto City, Aichi. It is located about an hour by car from Nagoya. There is a parking lot in front of the store, so you can come to the store with peace of mind.

<If coming by bus/train>

Take a cab from Kozoji Station (JR Chuo Main Line) and get off at Baba (20 minutes).
Take a bus bound for Shinano from Owari Seto Station (Meitetsu Seto Line) and get off at Baba (5-minute walk).
Or 15 minutes by taxi

<If coming by car>

●About 5 minutes from Seto Shinano IC (Tokai Kanjo Expressway)
●From Nagoya, follow the signs towards Seto on Sanage Green Road. Turn left at Yakusa IC and take route 155 to Shinano.
●About 3 minutes by car from the roadside station Seto Shinano

Please note that the location of the store is a little difficult to find. There is a signboard along the road, so just keep going and you will arrive in front of it.

Chikudouen has a store and a factory, and you can get 20% off when you purchase popular name-engraved tableware at the factory shop! Also, anyone can easily tour the factory, so you can see everything from molding to painting.

There is also an "outlet section" unique to potteries, where you may sometimes find bargains.

Chikudouen's three special points!

① They manufacture and sell everything in-house, from molding to painting, firing, and packaging.

At Chikudouen, we carry out production from molding to shipping, and our products are carefully crafted by skilled craftsmen.

Seto city is said to have some of the highest quality pottery clay in the country, so we use that quality clay to develop children's tableware every day. To date, we have produced over 100 types of children's tableware.

② A wide variety of children's tableware

Chikudouen has six types of children's tableware: "Noppo no Pono", "manners", "SUCUU", "Shiroi Nakamatachi (white friends)'', "mimi", and "totte".

You can choose the design that suits your child, such as bowls that teach good manners and bowls that prevent food from spilling.

③ Write your name on real tableware

All tableware purchased can be engraved with a name and date of birth.

By putting names on tableware, we hope that people will develop the habit of treating things with care. All the names are carefully written one by one by craftsmen who put their thoughts into it.

Perfect as a gift for childbirth or birthdays.

Here we go! Start shopping

This time, we actually selected children's tableware at the factory shop.

Ms. Kamei and her daughter will be doing the shopping for you. Today, her older sister Kono-chan will choose her own bowl and her younger sister Chi-chan's bowl.

When I arrived at the store, the staff greeted me.

You can feel free to visit our factory shop any time from Monday to Saturday (9:00 to 17:00)! If you have decided on a certain product, you can make the purchase smoothly by making a reservation in advance.

All products are displayed in the factory shop, so you can try out the textures with your hands.

The image of a product can change unexpectedly between a photograph and the actual product. Even if they have made a decision in advance after checking the online store, many people change their minds after hearing an explanation of the product features and actually touching the product.

First, we decide on the vessel for the younger sister, Chi-chan.

“This is so cute!!” Kono-chan immediately decided.
“I think pink would be a good color,” she said, as expected from a big sister.

Next, Kono-chan chooses her own bowl.
She fell in love at first sight and said, "This puffy heart is so cute!"

"This is definitely the best!" She was so happy when she held the bowl.

If you choose a bowl with your child, they will grow attached to it and treat it with even more care. Some people say, "My child has been eating a lot more food than before!"

Check the tableware you have chosen.
"Have you made a decision?'' Kono-chan's mom asked for the final confirmation.

"I’m looking forward to using it!" She said with a smile!
She looks very happy.

Once you have decided on the product, you can decide which vessel to purchase.

In addition to purchasing a full set, you can also combine items to suit your needs and budget, or purchase individual items such as mugs and bowls.

The product will arrive in at least 3 days after being personalized.

Here are the products we selected this time!

This time I bought a full set of "manners" and "totte"!
While listening to the explanation, Kono-chan was holding the bowl with great care.

The vessel Kono-chan chose is "manners." This series was born from the desire to help people learn good manners when using tableware.

The plate has indentations on the left and right sides, making it easy for children to hold.
The mug has an easy-to-grasp grip and a slightly protruding spout, making it easy to see where to place your mouth.

It is said that by using "manners", children will be able to eat well.

▼Click here to purchase manners

Kono-chan chose "totte" for her younger sister Chi-chan. This is a series which advocates the joy of enjoying meal with warm ceramics! Each pot has a handle of a different shape to suit its individuality.

The plump, three-dimensional, hand-drawn designs have a cuteness that makes you want to line them up. The gentle colors will also make you feel relaxed.

It would be very cute if you purchase wooden cutlery that matches the totte!

▼Click here to purchase totte

You can also take a factory tour!

You can also take a factory tour at Chikudouen. It has a homely atmosphere, and everyone will welcome you warmly.

While talking with the craftsmen, Kono-chan was also very interested in the factory. It was fun to watch every step of the process.
If you are interested, please come and see the working process at the factory.

The product has arrived!

The product arrived safely a few days after purchase! We contacted Kono-chan family and asked them how things were going.

First, take a commemorative photo before opening!
They were all grinning as they held the products with their names written on them.

When she opened the wrapping paper, she was overjoyed to see the bowl with her name written on it!
They both have very nice smiles.

"When the utensils arrive, I'll have mom make the curry!" As Kono-chan said, she had curry for lunch that day. They were more excited than usual, and both of them finished the meal in one go.

<Comment from Kono-chan's mom>

This time, I asked Chikudouen to have a children's plate and name engraved.
There were a lot of cute tableware lined up in the factory shop, and my daughter and I were so excited that we couldn't decide, but we decided on "manners," which is pink and has puffy hearts, which she love, and "totte," which is from a different series for her younger sister.

As it is a tableware that teaches manners, I actually tried using it and found that it is easy to hold because there are indentations on both sides of the plate so you can place your hands on it, and it is also easy to tell children that you should hold this part.

The plate partitions are deep so it doesn't spill easily and it's easy to scoop, so she was able to eat well! I felt that a lot of consideration was put into the cup, such as the uneven handle to make it less slippery.

It's also dishwasher and microwave safe, which was very helpful to me!
It's convenient and the design is cute, so I'm planning on ordering it again as a gift for a friend or for a celebration!

All of Chikudouen 's tableware is carefully thought out for families raising children and their children. If you live nearby or are planning to visit the Tokai area, please be sure to visit Chikudouen 's factory shop.

By choosing it by yourself, you will be able to become even more attached to it.
Another great thing is that you can get 20% off when you purchase from the factory shop.