Red Dot with Cat Designed Japanese Rice Bowl DESIGN_Lucky Charm and the plate is weighted

and the plate is weighted to stay in place when children scoop or cut their food

Toso is a traditional Japanese New Year's drink believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good health to the family

The bowl is perfect for ramen with its slightly outward-curving rim

This soup bowl is handcrafted from Japanese zelkova wood

The rabbit symbolizes calmness and gentle warmth

Red Dot with Cat Designed Japanese Rice Bowl DESIGN_Lucky Charm and the plate is weightedChildren will smile back at the cute kitty cat on the rim when they eat out of this adorable rice bowl from Kikusho Kiln. Looking from the side, you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl. The rim of the rice bowl is slightly thicker and is decorated with tiny red and yellow dots on the outside and inside. The transparent glaze over the ivory colored Hasami ware gives the rice bowl a bright and beautiful shine.