Noritake stopped importing to the United States in 1940. The M stands for Morimura. ( The Morimura brothers were early importers of Japanese goods to America.) After the war, several years went by before Noritake started to supply dinnerware to the US again.

Is Noritake china any good?

Though Noritake china remains a difficult collectible to appraise, its value lies in the age and rarity of each individual piece. True Noritake china are some of the most exquisite, elegant ceramic pieces around.

Is Noritake china good quality?

Though Noritake china remains a difficult collectible to appraise, its value lies in the age and rarity of each individual piece. True Noritake china are some of the most exquisite, elegant ceramic pieces around.