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Flag of Tokyo Japan - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Flag of Tokyo Japan - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Flag of Ome Tokyo (Japan) - Color Morphing Mug Design

This is the official flag of Ome City in Tokyo Prefecture, a single white emblem set on a deep blue field, drawn in clean flat shapes with nothing else competing for attention.

Composition at a Glance

Dark blue fills roughly six-sevenths of the design, with white taking up the remainder in the emblem itself. The emblem sits centred and is built from simple geometry: a circular outline, a five-lobed plum blossom, and a pair of angular wings. Nothing is added for decoration. The result reads at a glance, which suits a flag, and it reads just as cleanly when the image wraps around a curved mug.

What the Emblem Means

The white figure is a stylised kanji, 青, meaning blue or green, drawn so that its strokes form a bird in flight. That bird is nested inside the outline of a Japanese plum, or ume, blossom. Together the two images pair written language with the natural world, which is typical of Japanese municipal emblems. The bird and flower represent active growth and regional development. The flag was officially adopted on 1 October 1951, and it has served since then as the formal identity of Ome's city government.

Made for the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so the emblem will rarely be seen whole at once. It comes into view as the cup is rotated, the bird appearing from one side and the blossom curving around the other. The design is also heat-reactive by nature: the faint emblem only shows its full form once a hot drink is poured in, so the flag gradually emerges as the morning coffee arrives. That makes this a gift with a small reveal built in, and a cheerful way to start the day with a piece of Tokyo's regional history.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.