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Japanese Food Culture and Seasonalities
The seasons hold great significance in Japanese culture and are deeply ingrained in the traditions, customs, and way of life of its people. One representative way in which seasonal changes are cele...
From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln
When it comes to dining out, the experience is just as important as the food itself. A well-presented dish not only stimulates the appetite but also creates a lasting impression on diners. One way ...
The Shoza style is a fine and gorgeous style of painting that uses Western-style paints in addition to the traditional Kutani Gosai (red, green, yellow, purple, and navy blue) to create detailed an...
My Day at the 2023 Tableware Festival
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Tableware Festival, the biggest event featuring almost all items related to tableware. At the vastly large Tokyo Dome venue, along with the many booths each d...
At MUSUBI KILN, we enjoy the camaraderie of finding pleasure in the beauty and comfort of the wonderfully crafted tableware on our shelves together. We casually talk about our favorite items, why w...
Mokubei is a style characterized by filling blank spaces with calming red pigments. Many of these works are designed in a harmonious manner–filling entire vermillion-painted canvases with paintings...
What is Kutani Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?
Akae-kinrande is a gorgeous, sophisticated, and graceful style of Kutani ware. It has a gold design with a red background. Eiraku style was born from the beautiful fusion of fine red painting from ...
Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization
There are various Kutani ware styles and techniques, ranging from gosai-de derived from Ko-Kutani, to the popular Akae–fine red painting–, to those created by modern master craftsmen. Let us take y...
Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware. Now, we will introduce crafts of the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Once ...
Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
Lined up neatly on the table are hand crafted wooden dolls known as "kokeshi dolls." With their modest and unique beauty of form, and delicate expressions, they have provided both comfort and joy t...
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