Sake Cup

Some people collect stamps, but we think collecting sake cups is much more fun. (Sorry, but it’s true.) They can be made of ceramic, porcelain, glass, tin, and even wood. Some are vibrant and intricately designed, while others are much more humble and earth-toned.

The “ochoko” is a small sake cup that holds about 45 milliliters of sake. Slightly larger is the “guinomi,” which helps open sake’s aroma. Another type