As suggested by the name nanpu, meaning "southern winds," this bowl features a design that evokes the feeling of a warm breeze. The straight lines of blue and brown represent pouring rain, adding a sense of natural comfort to the piece.

The slightly warped rim allows for easy stacking of bowls with the same shape, making storage more convenient.

This bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes such as katsudon, gyudon, oyakodon, and kaisendon, a seafood rice bowl. It’s also great for broth-based noodle dishes like ramen, udon, and soba.