Dining Tips
Guide for Brewing an Excellent Cup of Gyokuro
Gyokuro is one of the finest Japanese teas, a type of sencha, grown using special cultivation methods.It has more flavor and sweetness and less bitterness than regular sencha green tea, and has a u...
What is that tableware often used in Japanese dining?
In this issue, we would like to introduce some small tablewares used for eating Japanese food, which can be played a crucial supporting roles among Japanese tableware.For example, soy sauce dispens...
In Japanese, the word for plate is “Sara" (sala). It refers to all flat plates, and is used to serve dishes with less soup such as baked or stir-fried dishes.Small plates are also used as sauce pla...
Bowl is called "Wan" or "Owan" in Japan, and refers to a category of tableware that is deep in depth.In particular, Wan is designed to be lightweight because it is meant to be lifted with one hand,...
The Japanese tea is a culture that brings relaxation and peace to the mind, and connects the time spent with those who share it with you.In ancient times in Japan, tea was a medicine and the tea ce...
Sake, made from rice, is a traditional drink that has connected people to each other since ancient times in Japan. Also, sake utensils have supported the culture of how to drink sake.Sake sets of v...
What is "Ichiju-Sansai" Japanese dinner setting?
Ichiju-Sansai" is the basis of Japanese cuisine. It is a set menu that combines "rice," the staple food of the Japanese, with "soup", "main dish" and two side dishes.It is a well-balanced meal that...
How to make a beautiful "Bento Box" lunch
Japanese bento boxes have recently been gathering attention around the world. There are many types of bento. For example, there are high-end bento prepared by luxury hotels and restaurants, healthy...
Guide for Japanese Trays & Placemats
For Japanese style dining table, in which small dishes are often used, trays and placemats are essential items that make it easy to carry the dishes and create a beautiful table settings.For exampl...
5 Important Tips for A Beautiful Japanese Dinner Setting
Create stunning Japanese table settings with these 5 essential tips, with insights on tones, textures, heights, and more.