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Taste the Essence of Summer: Making Umeshu (Plum Wine) and Plum Syrup
In Japan, there are some "Ume" (Japanese plum) drinks that are made during the rainy season. It is considered a summer tradition to drink them when they are ready.What kind of impression do you hav...
Culinary Corners: Tokyo's Undiscovered Passion for Stew
For the experienced home chefs, the time spent at home these past years has been an opportunity to reignite their love for cooking. And for newcomers, it has been a time to discover the fun of cook...
Miso Matters: An Office Tasting Event Through Japan's Flavors
Almost every household in Japan would have a sort of preference for their miso, be it for their miso soup, or as ingredients for their cooking. We somewhat became curious about how various this cou...
Buyer’s Travelog: Gifu, the Birthplace of Mino Ware
The other day, I accompanied Musubi Kiln's founder Mototsugu-san and the buyer Umehara-san on a business trip to Gifu. The purpose of the trip was to have a business meeting with Hibino Ceramic, a ...
Japanese Plum Preparations: The Time-Honored Tradition of Ume Shigoto
Dive into our blog as we explore the intriguing world of "Ume Shigoto," a Japanese tradition that transforms the simple plum into a culinary delight. Join us in uncovering the cultural richness and...
Memories associated with food often evoke vivid sensations. Miso soup, an essential part of Japanese breakfast, evokes memories of the past for me in the same way that H-Mart does for Michel Zauner...
Behind the Works of Tosen Kiln
Take a peek behind the warm and inviting works of Tosen Kiln. Here we will introduce the kiln, its characteristics, and some words from Tetsuya Taniguchi, the fourth president of Tosen Kiln.
Tanabata: A Celestial Love Story Spanning Cultures
Japan's rich culture is vividly illuminated by numerous traditional festivals. The annual July 7 festival called "Tanabata" is based on a romantic legend that originated in China and has spread not...
My First Chado Experience: Learning about Japanese Culture and the Essence of Hospitality
I have always held a great interest in chado*, “the way of tea.” Chado not only teaches the intricacies of how to serve matcha tea, but also entails many aspects of Japanese culture such as etiquet...
Monkeys praying and rabbits wrestling, Chojugiga picture scroll
A fine example of a free and joyous world indifferent to the mundane obligations of their days. Perhaps this is one reason why the humorous animal caricatures in the “Chojugiga” have a timeless app...
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