When raindrops tap gently against the windowpane and the city stirs beneath a soft gray sky, there’s a quiet magic in holding something warm—something meaningful. In a corner café, steam curls from a cup cradled in delicate hands. The woman smiles faintly, not just at her drink, but at the memory it evokes. This is more than a morning ritual. It’s an encounter.

The Encounter Under Umbrella Cup ST-0815 was born from moments like these—fleeting, tender, unforgettable. Its name whispers of chance meetings under shared shelter, of glances exchanged as rain falls in silver threads. But this cup does more than hold your coffee; it holds possibility. It turns the ordinary act of drinking into a gesture of intimacy—with others, and with yourself.

From Inspiration to Intimacy: The Story Behind the Design

On a damp afternoon in Tokyo, our lead designer paused beneath an awning, watching a young couple huddle under one umbrella. Their shoulders brushed, laughter muffled by the drumming rain. That image—the curve of the umbrella, the way their fingers nearly touched—stayed long after the clouds passed. Weeks later, it emerged as a sketch: a cup that didn’t just serve, but remembered.

The ST-0815 captures that moment in porcelain and glass. The handle arcs like the grip of an old-fashioned umbrella, smooth and inviting. The lid rises slightly at its center, mimicking the dome of fabric stretched taut over two heads. Around the rim, a subtle etching traces falling rain—so fine you might miss it at first glance, but impossible to forget once seen.

Available in Soft Mist Pink, Dusk Cloud Gray, and Clear Sky Blue, each hue tells a different story. One recalls blushing confessions whispered on wet sidewalks; another, the calm solidarity of walking home together in silence; the third, the sudden break of sunlight after a storm. These aren’t just colors—they’re emotions given form.

A Vessel for More Than Just Coffee

In a world obsessed with speed, we’ve forgotten how to linger. Yet rituals matter. The first sip of coffee at dawn. The pause between emails with a warm mug in hand. These are the breaths we take between tasks—and the ST-0815 invites you to breathe deeper.

It doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it waits—on your desk, beside your bed, tucked in a tote bag—ready to turn routine into resonance. Customers have told us they use it to mark milestones: a gift to a friend moving abroad (“so you’ll always have something to keep you dry”), or a self-purchase after a breakup (“I needed to learn how to share an umbrella with myself”).

One woman wrote, “I use it every Sunday morning while writing letters to my future self. It feels like someone is sitting across from me, listening.” That’s the power of thoughtful design—it doesn’t replace connection; it makes space for it.

Where Beauty Meets Practicality

Poetry means nothing without purpose. The ST-0815 balances both. Inside, a high-borosilicate glass liner resists thermal shock—perfect for boiling tea or icy lattes. Outside, food-grade ceramic glaze offers a silky finish that stays cool to the touch, even when full. No sweating, no scalding.

The ergonomic handle fits comfortably in any hand, and the leak-proof silicone-sealed lid makes it ideal for commutes. At 350ml, it’s generous without being bulky—just enough for a proper pour, whether you're curled up with a novel or powering through a meeting.

Take it to brunch and watch it become the centerpiece of the table. Pack it in a picnic basket and feel the joy of small luxuries. Leave it on your nightstand as a silent promise to slow down tonight.

Rediscovering Romance in the Everyday

We fill our lives with efficiency: instant meals, quick replies, disposable items. But what if we chose objects that ask us to pause? The ST-0815 isn’t about extravagance—it’s about intention. It asks: Why should beauty be reserved for special occasions?

Romance isn’t only found in grand gestures. It lives in the tilt of a teacup, the warmth retained in ceramic, the way light catches the engraved droplets along the rim. It’s in choosing something that sees you—not as a consumer, but as someone who still believes in quiet magic.

“Encounter Under Umbrella” isn’t just a product name. It’s a mindset. Maybe your next great conversation starts under drizzle. Or maybe the most important meeting is the one you have with yourself, wrapped in a blanket, sipping chamomile from a cup that remembers what tenderness looks like.

When You Lift This Cup, the World Softens

Rain has a way of slowing time. So does this cup. Whether skies are clear or clouded, lifting the ST-0815 brings that same hush—a reminder that beauty often arrives unannounced. That love can be quiet. That care can be held in the palm of your hand.

We don’t need more things. We need fewer, better ones—objects that carry meaning, that earn their place on our shelves and in our hearts. Is it worth paying a little more for a design that moves you? Or would you rather settle for a cup that fades into the background, like so many other forgettable moments?

Somewhere, in a shop window glistening with rain, a cup waits. Its lid shaped like shelter. Its color like memory. And when you finally reach for it, you won’t just be buying a mug.
You’ll be stepping into the gentlest of downpours—where everything slows, and all that’s left is the warmth between your hands.