"2016/" is a global brand that inherits the history and techniques of Arita ware. We have developed a series of unprecedented, contemporary tableware by fusing the skills of artisans, passed down for four centuries, with the sensibilities of designers active overseas.

We have participated as a joint venture in 2016/, supporting product development by international designers such as Kirstie van Noort and Tomas Alonso. In the process of translating designs born from different cultures and values into Arita's materials, techniques, and production processes, we have repeatedly prototyped and conversed, optimizing shapes, glazes, and firing conditions. This is not merely an extension of tradition, but manufacturing that connects with contemporary sensibilities, and we are proud to play a part in its realization.