A sample contains two Kaji Border tiles mounted on card.
Kaji Border is a slender Japanese porcelain wall tile whose 144 × 19 × 7.5 mm format draws a precise linear rhythm across the surface. The full product is supplied paper-faced on 300 × 300 mm sheets with 6 mm joints.
The family behind Kaji began working with ceramics in 1918, first through tableware and later at an architectural scale. More than a century of knowledge now informs its forming, glazing and reduction firing in long tunnel kilns. Kaji Border is one of seven forms in the family, giving the shared clay and glaze language its narrowest, most elongated expression.
Across the twelve-colour palette, the glaze ranges from deep, reflective and visibly pooled to quiet, dry and mineral. Speckling, tonal movement and brighter edges reveal how clay, heat and atmosphere shape each colour. The long, subtly raised bars catch the light differently from tile to tile, so a sample is the clearest way to judge the glaze, texture and natural variation in person.
Mittsu operates a structured supply model based on local stock, Japanese stock and samples.
Each route is designed to balance availability, cost and lead time depending on the nature of the project.
Local stock
Local stock represents a smaller portion of the overall range but accounts for the majority of supply by volume.
- Stock held in Dubai, Germany and the UK
- Pallet delivery only to ensure safe transport
- Dispatch typically same or next working day
- Delivery usually within 1 to 10 days depending on location
- Shipping costs shown clearly at checkout
For remote locations, it is advisable to confirm shipping options in advance.
Stock from Japan
Tiles sourced from Japan are supplied on a pre-order basis, with three main shipping routes.
Dedicated sea freight
- Order shipped individually once ready
- Typical delivery 6 to 14 weeks
- Includes sea transit, customs and local handling
Shared sea freight
- Orders consolidated into scheduled shipments
- Typically four shipments per year
- Delivery timeline similar once dispatched
Air freight
- Direct delivery from Japan to site
- Typical delivery around 2 weeks
- Quoted per project
Lead times vary depending on production, volume and shipping conditions. Early planning is recommended.
Samples
Samples are sent by courier from our warehouse.
- Courier delivery typically 1 to 10 days
- Ordered directly through product pages
See the Specifier Program for sample access.
Markets
Mittsu primarily supplies projects in the UK, UAE and Europe where local stock is held.
Projects in other regions can often be supported, typically on a minimum order basis of one pallet. This varies by tile type but typically will be around 80m2 which is just under 900 square feet.
For these projects, supply is usually arranged on a CFR basis, with the client responsible for import clearance.
Commonly requested markets requests include:
USA and Canada - Shipping is possible with limitations, a minimum 1 pallet
order is required for a quote. Australia - We cannot ship.
New Zealand - We cannot ship.
Mainland China - We cannot ship.
Japan - We cannot supply to the domestic Japanese market.
Returns
Returns are accepted for local stock items only. Samples and Japan orders are non-returnable.
- Return request within 14 days of delivery
- Return within a further 14 days
- Items must be unopened and undamaged
- Pallet return required to avoid damage
- Refund processed within 14 days of receipt
Due to shipping costs, it is recommended to confirm selections carefully before ordering.
Shipping is structured to ensure safe delivery of specialist materials while balancing cost, timing and project requirements.
For project-specific advice, please contact Mittsu Japanese Tiles.
Authentic Japanese ceramic tiles for architectural and interior design projects.
Mittsu specialises in tiles made in Japan, selected for their surface depth, natural glaze variation and architectural character.
Unlike mass-produced alternatives, these tiles are not defined by printed patterns. Their colour and texture are created during firing in the kiln, producing subtle variation across the surface once installed.
Choosing a tile
Japanese tiles are typically selected for their material quality rather than a fixed visual pattern.
Variation between tiles is part of the character. Across a wall, this creates depth and movement rather than repetition.
Collections can be explored online, but most projects benefit from reviewing physical samples before final selection.
Samples
Samples allow colour, glaze movement and surface texture to be evaluated under real lighting conditions.
They are ordered directly through product pages using the sample option for each tile.
For professional projects, the Specifier Program provides access to complimentary samples and technical resources.
Availability and supply
Tiles may be supplied from our stock in the UK, Europe, UAE and Japan, or produced to order depending on the collection and project requirements.
Lead times vary accordingly and should be considered during the design stage where tiles form part of the architectural concept.
Working with Mittsu
Mittsu works directly with architects, interior designers and private clients across residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Each enquiry is handled with a focus on material selection, availability and suitability for the intended application.
Japanese tiles are specified as materials, not finishes.
Kaji Border Sample - Japanese Porcelain Wall Tile
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After your sample order, we’ll email you a credit for the cost of up to five regularly priced samples, to use towards your full tile order.
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A sample is an appropriate representation of the tile and colour selected. Larger tiles have a single tile as a sample, smaller tiles have multiple. Samples are sent attached to a card, with the tile detail.
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A sample contains two Kaji Border tiles mounted on card.
Kaji Border is a slender Japanese porcelain wall tile whose 144 × 19 × 7.5 mm format draws a precise linear rhythm across the surface. The full product is supplied paper-faced on 300 × 300 mm sheets with 6 mm joints.
The family behind Kaji began working with ceramics in 1918, first through tableware and later at an architectural scale. More than a century of knowledge now informs its forming, glazing and reduction firing in long tunnel kilns. Kaji Border is one of seven forms in the family, giving the shared clay and glaze language its narrowest, most elongated expression.
Across the twelve-colour palette, the glaze ranges from deep, reflective and visibly pooled to quiet, dry and mineral. Speckling, tonal movement and brighter edges reveal how clay, heat and atmosphere shape each colour. The long, subtly raised bars catch the light differently from tile to tile, so a sample is the clearest way to judge the glaze, texture and natural variation in person.
Mittsu operates a structured supply model based on local stock, Japanese stock and samples.
Each route is designed to balance availability, cost and lead time depending on the nature of the project.
Local stock
Local stock represents a smaller portion of the overall range but accounts for the majority of supply by volume.
- Stock held in Dubai, Germany and the UK
- Pallet delivery only to ensure safe transport
- Dispatch typically same or next working day
- Delivery usually within 1 to 10 days depending on location
- Shipping costs shown clearly at checkout
For remote locations, it is advisable to confirm shipping options in advance.
Stock from Japan
Tiles sourced from Japan are supplied on a pre-order basis, with three main shipping routes.
Dedicated sea freight
- Order shipped individually once ready
- Typical delivery 6 to 14 weeks
- Includes sea transit, customs and local handling
Shared sea freight
- Orders consolidated into scheduled shipments
- Typically four shipments per year
- Delivery timeline similar once dispatched
Air freight
- Direct delivery from Japan to site
- Typical delivery around 2 weeks
- Quoted per project
Lead times vary depending on production, volume and shipping conditions. Early planning is recommended.
Samples
Samples are sent by courier from our warehouse.
- Courier delivery typically 1 to 10 days
- Ordered directly through product pages
See the Specifier Program for sample access.
Markets
Mittsu primarily supplies projects in the UK, UAE and Europe where local stock is held.
Projects in other regions can often be supported, typically on a minimum order basis of one pallet. This varies by tile type but typically will be around 80m2 which is just under 900 square feet.
For these projects, supply is usually arranged on a CFR basis, with the client responsible for import clearance.
Commonly requested markets requests include:
USA and Canada - Shipping is possible with limitations, a minimum 1 pallet
order is required for a quote. Australia - We cannot ship.
New Zealand - We cannot ship.
Mainland China - We cannot ship.
Japan - We cannot supply to the domestic Japanese market.
Returns
Returns are accepted for local stock items only. Samples and Japan orders are non-returnable.
- Return request within 14 days of delivery
- Return within a further 14 days
- Items must be unopened and undamaged
- Pallet return required to avoid damage
- Refund processed within 14 days of receipt
Due to shipping costs, it is recommended to confirm selections carefully before ordering.
Shipping is structured to ensure safe delivery of specialist materials while balancing cost, timing and project requirements.
For project-specific advice, please contact Mittsu Japanese Tiles.
Authentic Japanese ceramic tiles for architectural and interior design projects.
Mittsu specialises in tiles made in Japan, selected for their surface depth, natural glaze variation and architectural character.
Unlike mass-produced alternatives, these tiles are not defined by printed patterns. Their colour and texture are created during firing in the kiln, producing subtle variation across the surface once installed.
Choosing a tile
Japanese tiles are typically selected for their material quality rather than a fixed visual pattern.
Variation between tiles is part of the character. Across a wall, this creates depth and movement rather than repetition.
Collections can be explored online, but most projects benefit from reviewing physical samples before final selection.
Samples
Samples allow colour, glaze movement and surface texture to be evaluated under real lighting conditions.
They are ordered directly through product pages using the sample option for each tile.
For professional projects, the Specifier Program provides access to complimentary samples and technical resources.
Availability and supply
Tiles may be supplied from our stock in the UK, Europe, UAE and Japan, or produced to order depending on the collection and project requirements.
Lead times vary accordingly and should be considered during the design stage where tiles form part of the architectural concept.
Working with Mittsu
Mittsu works directly with architects, interior designers and private clients across residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Each enquiry is handled with a focus on material selection, availability and suitability for the intended application.
Japanese tiles are specified as materials, not finishes.
Choose options
A sample contains two Kaji Border tiles mounted on card.
Kaji Border is a slender Japanese porcelain wall tile whose 144 × 19 × 7.5 mm format draws a precise linear rhythm across the surface. The full product is supplied paper-faced on 300 × 300 mm sheets with 6 mm joints.
The family behind Kaji began working with ceramics in 1918, first through tableware and later at an architectural scale. More than a century of knowledge now informs its forming, glazing and reduction firing in long tunnel kilns. Kaji Border is one of seven forms in the family, giving the shared clay and glaze language its narrowest, most elongated expression.
Across the twelve-colour palette, the glaze ranges from deep, reflective and visibly pooled to quiet, dry and mineral. Speckling, tonal movement and brighter edges reveal how clay, heat and atmosphere shape each colour. The long, subtly raised bars catch the light differently from tile to tile, so a sample is the clearest way to judge the glaze, texture and natural variation in person.
Mittsu operates a structured supply model based on local stock, Japanese stock and samples.
Each route is designed to balance availability, cost and lead time depending on the nature of the project.
Local stock
Local stock represents a smaller portion of the overall range but accounts for the majority of supply by volume.
- Stock held in Dubai, Germany and the UK
- Pallet delivery only to ensure safe transport
- Dispatch typically same or next working day
- Delivery usually within 1 to 10 days depending on location
- Shipping costs shown clearly at checkout
For remote locations, it is advisable to confirm shipping options in advance.
Stock from Japan
Tiles sourced from Japan are supplied on a pre-order basis, with three main shipping routes.
Dedicated sea freight
- Order shipped individually once ready
- Typical delivery 6 to 14 weeks
- Includes sea transit, customs and local handling
Shared sea freight
- Orders consolidated into scheduled shipments
- Typically four shipments per year
- Delivery timeline similar once dispatched
Air freight
- Direct delivery from Japan to site
- Typical delivery around 2 weeks
- Quoted per project
Lead times vary depending on production, volume and shipping conditions. Early planning is recommended.
Samples
Samples are sent by courier from our warehouse.
- Courier delivery typically 1 to 10 days
- Ordered directly through product pages
See the Specifier Program for sample access.
Markets
Mittsu primarily supplies projects in the UK, UAE and Europe where local stock is held.
Projects in other regions can often be supported, typically on a minimum order basis of one pallet. This varies by tile type but typically will be around 80m2 which is just under 900 square feet.
For these projects, supply is usually arranged on a CFR basis, with the client responsible for import clearance.
Commonly requested markets requests include:
USA and Canada - Shipping is possible with limitations, a minimum 1 pallet
order is required for a quote. Australia - We cannot ship.
New Zealand - We cannot ship.
Mainland China - We cannot ship.
Japan - We cannot supply to the domestic Japanese market.
Returns
Returns are accepted for local stock items only. Samples and Japan orders are non-returnable.
- Return request within 14 days of delivery
- Return within a further 14 days
- Items must be unopened and undamaged
- Pallet return required to avoid damage
- Refund processed within 14 days of receipt
Due to shipping costs, it is recommended to confirm selections carefully before ordering.
Shipping is structured to ensure safe delivery of specialist materials while balancing cost, timing and project requirements.
For project-specific advice, please contact Mittsu Japanese Tiles.
Authentic Japanese ceramic tiles for architectural and interior design projects.
Mittsu specialises in tiles made in Japan, selected for their surface depth, natural glaze variation and architectural character.
Unlike mass-produced alternatives, these tiles are not defined by printed patterns. Their colour and texture are created during firing in the kiln, producing subtle variation across the surface once installed.
Choosing a tile
Japanese tiles are typically selected for their material quality rather than a fixed visual pattern.
Variation between tiles is part of the character. Across a wall, this creates depth and movement rather than repetition.
Collections can be explored online, but most projects benefit from reviewing physical samples before final selection.
Samples
Samples allow colour, glaze movement and surface texture to be evaluated under real lighting conditions.
They are ordered directly through product pages using the sample option for each tile.
For professional projects, the Specifier Program provides access to complimentary samples and technical resources.
Availability and supply
Tiles may be supplied from our stock in the UK, Europe, UAE and Japan, or produced to order depending on the collection and project requirements.
Lead times vary accordingly and should be considered during the design stage where tiles form part of the architectural concept.
Working with Mittsu
Mittsu works directly with architects, interior designers and private clients across residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Each enquiry is handled with a focus on material selection, availability and suitability for the intended application.
Japanese tiles are specified as materials, not finishes.
A sample contains two Kaji Border tiles mounted on card.
Kaji Border is a slender Japanese porcelain wall tile whose 144 × 19 × 7.5 mm format draws a precise linear rhythm across the surface. The full product is supplied paper-faced on 300 × 300 mm sheets with 6 mm joints.
The family behind Kaji began working with ceramics in 1918, first through tableware and later at an architectural scale. More than a century of knowledge now informs its forming, glazing and reduction firing in long tunnel kilns. Kaji Border is one of seven forms in the family, giving the shared clay and glaze language its narrowest, most elongated expression.
Across the twelve-colour palette, the glaze ranges from deep, reflective and visibly pooled to quiet, dry and mineral. Speckling, tonal movement and brighter edges reveal how clay, heat and atmosphere shape each colour. The long, subtly raised bars catch the light differently from tile to tile, so a sample is the clearest way to judge the glaze, texture and natural variation in person.
Mittsu operates a structured supply model based on local stock, Japanese stock and samples.
Each route is designed to balance availability, cost and lead time depending on the nature of the project.
Local stock
Local stock represents a smaller portion of the overall range but accounts for the majority of supply by volume.
- Stock held in Dubai, Germany and the UK
- Pallet delivery only to ensure safe transport
- Dispatch typically same or next working day
- Delivery usually within 1 to 10 days depending on location
- Shipping costs shown clearly at checkout
For remote locations, it is advisable to confirm shipping options in advance.
Stock from Japan
Tiles sourced from Japan are supplied on a pre-order basis, with three main shipping routes.
Dedicated sea freight
- Order shipped individually once ready
- Typical delivery 6 to 14 weeks
- Includes sea transit, customs and local handling
Shared sea freight
- Orders consolidated into scheduled shipments
- Typically four shipments per year
- Delivery timeline similar once dispatched
Air freight
- Direct delivery from Japan to site
- Typical delivery around 2 weeks
- Quoted per project
Lead times vary depending on production, volume and shipping conditions. Early planning is recommended.
Samples
Samples are sent by courier from our warehouse.
- Courier delivery typically 1 to 10 days
- Ordered directly through product pages
See the Specifier Program for sample access.
Markets
Mittsu primarily supplies projects in the UK, UAE and Europe where local stock is held.
Projects in other regions can often be supported, typically on a minimum order basis of one pallet. This varies by tile type but typically will be around 80m2 which is just under 900 square feet.
For these projects, supply is usually arranged on a CFR basis, with the client responsible for import clearance.
Commonly requested markets requests include:
USA and Canada - Shipping is possible with limitations, a minimum 1 pallet
order is required for a quote. Australia - We cannot ship.
New Zealand - We cannot ship.
Mainland China - We cannot ship.
Japan - We cannot supply to the domestic Japanese market.
Returns
Returns are accepted for local stock items only. Samples and Japan orders are non-returnable.
- Return request within 14 days of delivery
- Return within a further 14 days
- Items must be unopened and undamaged
- Pallet return required to avoid damage
- Refund processed within 14 days of receipt
Due to shipping costs, it is recommended to confirm selections carefully before ordering.
Shipping is structured to ensure safe delivery of specialist materials while balancing cost, timing and project requirements.
For project-specific advice, please contact Mittsu Japanese Tiles.
Authentic Japanese ceramic tiles for architectural and interior design projects.
Mittsu specialises in tiles made in Japan, selected for their surface depth, natural glaze variation and architectural character.
Unlike mass-produced alternatives, these tiles are not defined by printed patterns. Their colour and texture are created during firing in the kiln, producing subtle variation across the surface once installed.
Choosing a tile
Japanese tiles are typically selected for their material quality rather than a fixed visual pattern.
Variation between tiles is part of the character. Across a wall, this creates depth and movement rather than repetition.
Collections can be explored online, but most projects benefit from reviewing physical samples before final selection.
Samples
Samples allow colour, glaze movement and surface texture to be evaluated under real lighting conditions.
They are ordered directly through product pages using the sample option for each tile.
For professional projects, the Specifier Program provides access to complimentary samples and technical resources.
Availability and supply
Tiles may be supplied from our stock in the UK, Europe, UAE and Japan, or produced to order depending on the collection and project requirements.
Lead times vary accordingly and should be considered during the design stage where tiles form part of the architectural concept.
Working with Mittsu
Mittsu works directly with architects, interior designers and private clients across residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Each enquiry is handled with a focus on material selection, availability and suitability for the intended application.
Japanese tiles are specified as materials, not finishes.
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Beautiful tiles, great service
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you love the tiles and our service. Hope to see you again soon!
The tile is much darker than the green shown in the website photos. Out of direct sunlight it appears dark brown. Otherwise a lovely tile.
Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you find the tile lovely! We appreciate your note about the colour; lighting can definitely affect how it appears. We have been working hard on our images and now have a new range being introduced shot with our new studio equipment. Let us know how you think these compare.
Fine produkt to work with, quick service!
Hi Loek, thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you’re happy with the product and service. Hope to serve you again soon!
All went well and the tiles arrived safely
Hi there, we're glad to hear your tiles arrived safely and everything went smoothly. Thanks for your lovely review!
Hi, How many m2 of the Kaji Border Crytal gey CPT-KB-R-27 have you got in stock please?
Hi. Each product displays how much stock is available in your local market, we have stock of Kaji Border in UK, Germany, UAE and Japan. You will be displayed the stock appropriate for you based on your country settings at the top right of the website. If there is not enough for your project, please contact us for a detailed quote.
