Japanese Dining Tips– Page 2

Origami Challenge with Beautiful Washi Papers

Origami, one of Japan’s traditional cultures, is popular in many countries around the world. It is also an excellent learning tool because it helps...

What is "Iwai-bashi"? The special festival chopsticks

"Iwai-bashi (special festival chopsticks)" are chopsticks made of willow or other white wood, shaved thin on both ends, and used for celebratory me...

Celebratory Rabbit Items for the Year 2023

Cute, fluffy, rounded rabbits have long been familiar to people as they often appear in folk songs and in old tales. They have been a symbol of dom...

Osechi ryori: Culinary Art Celebrating the New Year

A cuisine that beautifully exemplifies Japan's rich food culture. Osechi ryori isa traditional Japanese cuisine with a long history and is enjoyed ...

How to Use a Chakoro Tea Incense Burner

Enjoy the natural rich aroma of Japanese tea leaves with an authentic Japanese Chakoro Tea Incense Burner.A Chakoro spreads the relaxing aroma of J...

Let's Make a Dining Scene More Enjoyable with Chopstick Rests!

Chopstick rests are recommended for those who want to casually enjoy table setting. It is not easy to prepare a set of plates and table mats, but a...

The Charm of Japanese Bamboo Food Picks

Bamboo decorative food picks with cute motifs are one of the traditional bamboo crafts that have supported Japanese life since ancient times. They ...

5 Best Donburi Menus

The ultimate one-plate(bowl, actually) meal loved by many people all around the world. A Donburi menu maybe one of the simplest ways to enjoy a Jap...

Enjoy Cooking Rice in a Hagama Banko Donabe Rice Cooker!

Banko Ware has the top market share in Japan for earthenware pots which are known to be the best pots for cooking Japanese rice. In particular, the...

Guide for Brewing Premium Japanese Tea with a Houhin Teapot

A teapot created to brew only the finest of Japanese tea leaves. The "houhin" is a teapot uniquely made for this purpose. Read some interesting f...

Guide for Japanese Pottery

Potteries are an essential material for our dining table. Japanese pottery has a very long history dating back to BC and is one of the traditional ...

Guide for Table Runners

A table runner maybe one of the most versatile table linens that can be used to decorate a table. They come in various colors, materials, textures,...