Skater – Japanese Kitchen Culture With a Fandom Factor
Anyone who's ever browsed a Japanese housewares store knows the principle: even the rice bowl comes with a favorite character design over there. Skater is one of the manufacturers behind this everyday culture – a Japanese company that specializes in housewares and kitchenware while working closely with major licensors. Bento accessories, bowls, chopsticks, drinkware: what counts as basic equipment in Japan arrives here with designs from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, and other pop-culture heavyweights. At Elbenwald you'll find a selection of these kitchen helpers – genuine imports from Japan, made for daily use, not for the display case.
What Sets Skater Apart?
The natural ease with which fandom and function come together. A Skater bowl is a good bowl first – the design is the bonus, not the point. That's exactly why the products never feel like merchandise that happens to take the shape of dishware, but like everyday objects that happen to be decorated with your favorite character. Add to that Japanese food culture as the foundation: ramen bowls, chopsticks, and bento accessories follow formats that have proven themselves there over decades. Materials and dishwasher or microwave suitability vary by item – a look at the product page clarifies the details. And yes: chopsticks featuring San's mask from Princess Mononoke objectively don't make the sushi taste any better. But the atmosphere around it – and that famously matters at least as much when it comes to eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Skater products does Elbenwald offer?
Japanese housewares and kitchenware with licensed designs – such as bowls, chopsticks, spoons, and other table accessories for brands like Studio Ghibli and Sanrio. The current selection is shown in the product overview.
What kind of brand is Skater?
A Japanese manufacturer of housewares and kitchenware, known in Japan mainly for bento and table accessories. For its products, Skater works with major licensors from Japanese pop culture.
Are the designs officially licensed?
Yes. Skater produces as an official license partner of the respective brands; you'll find the license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald only carries officially licensed merchandise.
Range Overview
Plates & bowls take over the table setting – from the ramen bowl to the fine bone-china version. Chopsticks, spoons, and other helpers fall under kitchen accessories, and if you're outfitting your whole home, browse through Home & Kitchen. Use the filters to conveniently narrow the range down by product type and favorite brand. A small cultural note on the side: in Japan, the eye doesn't just eat along – it sits at the head of the table and calls the shots.
What else goes well with it?
The design worlds invite further browsing: Sanrio gathers Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll, while Studio Ghibli supplies the film classics with Totoro and Princess Mononoke. The Anime world bridges the full arc from bento to screen.
