Tsugaru-nuri Tanaka-ya Sake Cups / Ochoko / Sake Vessels Lacquerware Set of 2 Brand New, Unused These are Tsugaru-nuri sake cups from Aomori. Tsugaru-nuri is made by layering colored lacquer and then polishing it to reveal a unique pattern. It is a traditional lacquerware made through approximately 50 processes and 3 months of production time until it is polished. Prime Minister's Award 1st Place, Traditional Crafts Industry Competition Tanaka-ya