Made In Japan's South Melbourne store is set inside a renovated space with dark polished floorboards and high ceilings, built specifically to show off the full range of handcrafted Japanese tableware the business imports. Plates, bowls, teacups, teapots, sake sets, chopsticks and glassware fill the shelves, alongside knives and smaller homewares like incense holders and vases, so there's plenty to look through beyond the everyday dinner set. Because the pieces are handmade in Japan, glazes and finishes vary piece to piece, and staff in-store are on hand to help match items or explain the different ranges if you're building a full setting rather than picking up a single piece. The showroom also runs a 360-degree virtual tour on the website for anyone who wants a preview before visiting in person. Getting there is straightforward, free one-hour parking is available in the Park Street carpark directly behind the store, and the number 12 tram stops nearby at Clarendon and Park Street. The shop is open seven days a week, cash and card payments are both accepted, and there's a 30-day returns policy on top. It's a straightforward, well-organised spot for picking up a full dinner service, a single teapot, or a gift for someone who appreciates good ceramics.