The Toyama Prefecture Plate was developed by TAKENAKA BRONZE Co., Ltd. as a serving plate for “Toyama Bay Sushi.” Toyama Bay Sushi refers to sushi where all the ingredients are fresh seafood from Toyama Bay, and it signifies “sushi that can only be savored by those who visit Toyama.” This is part of Toyama Prefecture’s branding project under the slogan “When it comes to sushi, it’s Toyama.” The plate is made from cast aluminum in the shape of Toyama Prefecture, utilizing the casting techniques of traditional Takaoka bronze craftsmanship. It is large enough to hold 10 pieces of sushi, and besides sushi, it can be used for various hospitality purposes such as serving the mountain delicacies or famous confectioneries of Toyama. Takenaka Bronze Works Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1927 as a processing shop for Takaoka copperware and has been engaged in the production of traditional Takaoka copperware products for over 90 years. Currently, as a fabless company, it coordinates manufacturing teams that meet customer needs by collaborating with skilled artisans and technicians, aiming to provide high-quality and attractive products. Many visitors to Toyama Prefecture have the impression of “a prefecture with delicious fish,” and the hospitality of “Toyama Bay Sushi” is highly appreciated. To further highlight this Toyama Bay Sushi, the plate was designed in the shape of Toyama Prefecture. While the sand-casting production method makes it more efficient to create a smoother contour by deforming the shape of Toyama Prefecture, the contours of the prefectural borders were depicted as accurately as possible to be recognizable to those from outside the prefecture. On a map, Toyama Bay is located to the north of Toyama Prefecture, and when sushi is served on this plate, it can be enjoyed from a perspective that overlooks Toyama Bay from the Northern Alps to the Sea of Japan. We hope you use the plate as a map to reflect on the places you have visited and to discuss upcoming travel plans while enjoying your journey through Toyama.

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