May 5th is Children’s Day in Japan—a time to celebrate the healthy growth, strength, and happiness of children. Traditionally marked with flying carp streamers and symbolic decorations, this holiday also reminds us of the small, meaningful ways we can support children as they grow.
We’ve got some new arrivals that feel just right to share on Children’s Day, Tough Kid Glass.
As a parent, I’ve always believed that food tastes better when enjoyed with real materials—ceramics, wood, glass. There’s something about the feel, the weight, the temperature that adds depth to the experience. I wanted my own kids to grow up learning to treat those materials with care, to use things with intention, and to understand the value of what they hold in their hands. That’s why these glasses have been a part of our family table since they were little.
The Tough Kid Glass was created from the perspective of a childcare professional who is also a certified food education advisor. Her words really resonate with me:
“Meals are not just about filling an empty stomach. They enrich the heart through color, flavor, and experience—and tableware plays a key role. Just as rice tastes best from a ceramic bowl, or miso soup feels right in a lacquered bowl, juice is more delicious in a glass. Tableware brings out the best in each ingredient. Is that something only adults can sense? Not at all—children are often even more sensitive to these things. When their small hands and lips encounter real materials in everyday life, their hearts grow richer. That’s why we should choose tableware that nurtures them.”
I couldn’t agree more. Choosing real, well-made items, like these thoughtfully designed, durable glasses, is a simple way to support our children’s growth through daily rituals, one sip at a time.
Discover sturdy, child-friendly glassware thoughtfully shaped for small hands, and reinforced with ION-PRO-TECT® treatment for added durability and chip resistance—especially around the rim. Available in small and medium sizes, a matching bowl, and two playful sets—one with smiley faces, the other featuring pandas from a beloved Japanese picture book. Thoughtful gifts for the growing children in your life.
