Oliko 5 We bought these teacups for my parents-in-law (Japanese). My mother-in-law likes them, because they don't look conspicuous, but rather subtle and sophisticated. Don't break easily. She adores the flower pattern that shows both outside and inside the cup. Also, she was happy because Arita-yaki (Arita ware) is a famous brand. It is a broad term for porcelain from Kyushu, from around Arita town.As for me, the cups don't look as bright as the photo shows, they are in a subdued tone.