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Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals
Discover Japan's lucky animals and their symbolism in traditional figurines that bring good fortune and protection.
MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Walk through a Samurai's Path of Tea
Team Musubi experienced the uniqueness of Japanese tea ceremonies at Komaba Warakuan, a chado school with samurai roots.
Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan
Meet three master artisans from Toyama, Japan, as they share their crafts and traditions in a serene countryside setting.
No Knife, No Cuisine: All About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Explore our guide to Japanese kitchen knives. Learn about different types, their history, and their unique uses.
Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande
Explore the Toguri Museum, known for its beautiful collection of Hizen porcelain, including Imari and Nabeshima ware.
Understanding the Differences: Kimono vs Yukata
Learn about the unique roles of kimono and yukata in Japanese culture, their history, and their distinct differences.
A Guide to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Noh and Kabuki
Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins, tips, theaters and more.
Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice
Learn about Geshi, the Japanese summer solstice, celebrated with rich cultural traditions and unique regional cuisines.
Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers
Learn about Japan's vibrant summer flowers, and how each type brings a unique charm, color, and fragrance to the season.
Explore the history and cultural significance of tatami mats, and how they help maintain ancient Japanese traditions.
Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real
Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the entire process from molding to shaping.
Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled
Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.
Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and stunning scenery.
A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking
Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails, at Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.
Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs: 5 Unfamiliar and Unique Practices
Discover five unique traditional Japanese wedding customs, from marriage certificates to symbolic yomeiri-dogu, and more.
Finding An Hour's Peace in Roppongi with Japanese Sake
Join us for a sake experience at Hasegawa Eiga, where flavors are paired with historical context and exclusive sake cups.
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