-It is made in the most famous "Mino Yaki" producing place in Gifu Prefecture of Japan. -The words "Hashira" (Pillar) and "Metsu" (Slay) are printed on the handmade teacup -The item follows the New Food Sanitation Law of Japan and is safe. -Do not use the item with direct fire/oven as it may damage the item and/or its printed design.