Journal– MUSUBI KILN

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka

The process of lacquer coating is roughly divided into three different processes; base coating, middle coating and then applying the finishing coat...

Introducing Kawaii Tableware to Your Home

Looking for some “kawaii” items for your home? From traditional style Japanese tableware to items with a more contemporary touch, Musubi Kiln has a...

Aesthetics of Japanese Traditional Colors

As an island nation with a temperate climate, Japan offers a full range of natural landscapes, from mountains and deep forests to rivers and oceans...

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

The origin of Yamanaka lacquerware dates back to about 400 years ago (Azuchi-Momoyama period). A group of "Kiji-shi (woodturners)" who made their l...

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

About two hours from Tokyo by air and land, Yamanaka Onsen (Hot Spring) Town is located in the mountains alongside a beautiful valley in Ishikawa P...

What Is the Meaning of Animals Painted on Japanese Tableware?

We have previously introduced traditional Japanese patterns and floral motifs on Japanese tableware, and now we will take a closer look at animal m...

Japanese Motif with Fall Inspiration

Each country around the world has its own distinctive sense of seasons, and in Japan, the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter have the...

Six Sustainable Japanese Craft Makers

The days of mass production, mass consumption, and mass disposal have become a thing. of the past. We have lived our lives dependent upon plastic p...

Recommended English Recipe Medias for Japanese Food

If you like tableware, you are probably what we call a foodie who knows the food presentation matters a lot. Great tableware often opens up a whole...

MUSUBI KILN News Letter

At MUSUBI KILN, as we aim for people all around the world to enjoy our traditional Japanese dining ware, we post information regarding new products...

Japanese Vases for Summer

Why not bring in some flowers and greenery to freshen up in the summer heat? We recommend using white and green to bring in a sense of coolness, or...

Guide for Japanese Flower Arrangement

Decorating your home with flowers is a great way to add a touch of color to a space and create a cheerful atmosphere. And by arranging seasonal flo...