Ceramics & Tableware OEM Manufacturers in Japan
About the production regions
Japan's ceramics map is rich and regional: Hasami (Nagasaki) is beloved for casual everyday porcelain, Arita (Saga) is the 400-year-old birthplace of Japanese porcelain, the Mino region (Gifu) produces roughly half of Japan's tableware, and Seto (Aichi) is so historic its name became the Japanese word for pottery. Kilns and trading houses here handle everything from mold-making to hand-painting, and the ecosystem for small-batch original tableware is one of the deepest of any craft.
Listed manufacturers6
aiyu
Hasami波佐見町, Nagasaki
- Min. lot
- 200+ units
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Services
- OEM
Fourth-generation Hasami-ware trading house that knows each local kiln's strengths and routes production accordingly — a one-stop OEM gateway to Hasami's workshop network. From 200 pieces per design; semi-orders in about three months.
KIHARA Inc.
Arita有田町, Saga
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Services
- OEM / ODM
Arita-based porcelain house with deep roots in the Arita and Hasami production regions. Offers semi-orders (pad printing and transfers on existing shapes) through full custom development including new shapes, and is known for its own design-led brand.
Kyotou Yogyo Co. Ltd.
Mino多治見市, Gifu
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Pottery (stoneware), Porcelain
- Services
- OEM
Mino-ware kiln in Tajimi founded in 1947, specializing in high-mix low-volume production — from mugs and tableware to donabe clay pots. Extensive track record in original ceramics for novelties and commemorative goods.
Oda Pottery Co. Ltd.
Mino瑞浪市, Gifu
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Services
- OEM
Century-old Mino-ware kiln in Mizunami known for design-forward white porcelain. Proposes the optimal production method (roller machine, pressure casting, or drain casting) for your shape, lot size, and budget — and can handle total product development including packaging.
Ichiryu Touen Co. Ltd.
Hasami波佐見町, Nagasaki
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Services
- OEM
Hasami kiln operating since the late Edo period, now in its seventh generation. Explicitly accepts both large and small OEM lots for Hasami ware.
Yamachu Co. Ltd.
Arita有田町, Saga
- Min. lot
- 30+ units
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Services
- OEM
Arita porcelain maker in Arita, Saga. Artisan-driven processes make small lots viable — semi-orders from just 30 pieces, with full custom orders (including new molds) also available.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for ceramics & tableware OEM in Japan?+
Some listed manufacturers accept small lots from around 30 units. Many factories lower their minimums for semi-orders that use existing shapes or fabrics, so share your target quantity and ask.
Can an overseas individual or small brand order ceramics & tableware OEM?+
Yes. Every factory listed here explicitly offers OEM or custom production on its official site. Most operate in Japanese only — use the Japanese inquiry builder on each factory page to send a properly written inquiry.
Which region should I choose for ceramics & tableware?+
Japan's ceramics map is rich and regional: Hasami (Nagasaki) is beloved for casual everyday porcelain, Arita (Saga) is the 400-year-old birthplace of Japanese porcelain, the Mino region (Gifu) produces roughly half of Japan's tableware, and Seto (Aichi) is so historic its name became the Japanese word for pottery. Kilns and trading houses here handle everything from mold-making to hand-painting, and the ecosystem for small-batch original tableware is one of the deepest of any craft..