Japanese Dining Tips– MUSUBI KILN

How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners

Learn how to use chopsticks in our step-by-step guide, including everything from holding the chopsticks to handling them.

Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks

Learn how to pick the perfect chopsticks with our detailed guide on the best materials, sizes, shapes, designs, and more.

Tried-and-True Tools of a Japanese Kitchen

Step into our kitchen and see how commonly used Japanese kitchen tools play a pivotal role in crafting "Washoku," Japanese cuisine. Just as Japanes...

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...

Size Matters: Choosing the Right Trivet For Your Kitchen Ware

Finding a well-fitted trivet can be a tricky affair. Trivets come in various sizes and shapes that can make the selection process difficult. But wi...

My Secret to Cooking Delicious Soba at Home

As spring arrives and temperatures begin to rise in Tokyo, I often find myself craving the cool and refreshing taste of chilled soba noodles. Livin...

All You Need to Make Matcha at Home

More and more people are looking to have authentic matcha tea making experiences at home. With a few essentials, you can enjoy a homemade delicious...

Matcha: A Beginners Guide to Japanese Green Tea

Matcha is a beloved Japanese drink that has been around for centuries! This bright green tea has been cultivated to perfection, known for its veget...

Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques to Impress

Beautifully styled napkins can add a flair of elegance to any dining room table! They are the perfect item to impress and are especially popular in...

Learning How to Plate Sashimi

Presentation is an important element of preparing an appetizing meal. And presentation for "washoku," Japanese cuisine, plays an integral role in t...

A MUSUBI KILN Review: Roji Associates Nambu Ironware Teapot

Nambu ironware is a type of Japanese cast iron product from Iwate Prefecture, known for its durability and heat-retaining properties. It is often u...

Nature's Gift in a Bento Box

Tasteful lunch boxes that showcase the pristine woodgrains of Kishu cypress from Wakayama Prefecture.Experience the soft, fresh aroma and smooth te...