A Fusion of Traditional Craftsmanship and Innovative Design.
Experience an Exquisite Drop with "shitatari," a Sake Vessel Forged from a Century of History.
At Nakagawa Precision Machinerly Works, we have dedicated our history of over 100 years to continuously exploring the potential of metal. The "shitatari," a stainless steel sake cup, was born from an encounter with product designer Kohsuke Suzuki, representing the culmination of our refined technology.
Its concept is "the moment a drop falls." The elegant, fluid form is designed to capture the beautiful instant a drop of sake descends from a glass. Each piece is precisely machined from a solid block of stainless steel and carefully polished by the hands of our artisans, achieving a smoothness and brilliance that feels almost impossible for metal.
A particularly remarkable feature is the rim, finished to a thinness of just 0.9mm. Its delicate touch is so subtle you may forget your lips are on the vessel, allowing the true, original flavor of the sake to emerge directly and without interference. We promise an unprecedented drinking experience, as if you were gently sipping the liquid itself.
This is a piece where the soul of traditional Japanese craftsmanship—monozukuri—and modern sensibility converge. With "shitatari," why not transform your customary drink into an unforgettable moment?
