{"product_id":"monchhichi-sobachoco","title":"Monchhichi Cup 3 Designs - Made in Japan Kutani Ware","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"177\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e“Monchhichi” is a charming plush doll featuring its signature thumb-sucking pose and freckles, first released by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSekiguchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 1974.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eIts innovative design—combining a plush body with soft vinyl (sofubi) face, hands, and feet—along with its adorable appearance, sparked a huge craze immediately upon its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eBeginning the following year, Monchhichi was exported overseas and quickly became popular around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eAlthough sales were temporarily suspended outside of Paris starting in 1985, strong demand from fans led to its reintroduction in 1996. Evolving with the times while maintaining its appeal, Monchhichi has sold in more than 30 countries, with cumulative sales exceeding 70 million units since its debut in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eLoved by fans worldwide, Monchhichi celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eThis item is a charming \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"896\"\u003esoba choko\u003c\/strong\u003e (small cup traditionally used for dipping soba noodles) created through a collaboration between traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eKutani ware\u003c\/strong\u003e and Monchhichi. It features vibrant overglaze-painted designs, each carefully hand-painted one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003ePresented in an elegant gift box, it also makes an excellent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uurpjm\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 8.1 cm × Height 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6gk5w4\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (Kutani ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"166efyt\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dm8xqe\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eMicrowave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4afcu\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eNot oven safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6zzv5x\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1486\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note that the colors shown in product images may vary slightly depending on your monitor or display settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Decor","offers":[{"title":"Choose a Design","offer_id":47956932919490,"sku":null,"price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":47956932952258,"sku":null,"price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Checker","offer_id":47956932985026,"sku":null,"price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47956933017794,"sku":null,"price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/5638\/5474\/files\/tokyodecor_monchhichi-sobachoco_i_20240527015001.jpg?v=1771838615","url":"https:\/\/tokyodecor.com\/products\/monchhichi-sobachoco","provider":"Tokyo Decor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}