Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Keshiki Bonsai: Create Your Own Miniature Landscape
Craft your own Keshiki Bonsai at sinajina in Tokyo. Learn to create a miniature…
Farming Good Fortune with Auspicious Animals
Discover Japan's lucky animals and their symbolism in traditional figurines that bring good fortune…
Aesthetics of Japanese Traditional Colors
Explore Japan's traditional colors, from fiery red to serene blue, rooted in nature and…
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…
Japanese Motifs with Fall Inspiration
Discover Japanese fall motifs and items inspired by autumn’s beauty, featuring maple leaves, chrysanthemums,…
MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Deep Dive into the Tea Master's Philosophy
Explore the philosophy behind the practice of chado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, with…
Bloom to Beauty: How Camellias Have Been Loved in Japan
Explore how the camellia traveled from ancient court gardens to become one of Japan’s…
Ominato, Five Ways
Admire puzzles or woodcrafts? Explore five intricately crafted pieces of Kumiko woodworking from Ominato…
The Making of Musubi Kiln's Greeting Cards
What meanings are imbued in the designs of the cards we created? Let's delve…
Between Light and Darkness: The Subtle Artistry of Tableware
Inspired by "In Praise of Shadows," this piece explores how Japanese tableware shows its…
Tominaga Chiaki
Monkeys Praying and Rabbits Wrestling, Choju Giga Picture Scroll
A fine example of a free and joyous world indifferent to the mundane obligations…
My First Chado Experience: Learning about Japanese Culture and the Essence of Hospitality
It was an incredible experience to take part in a tea ceremony for the…
Tips for Upgrading Your Space with Decorative Stands
In this issue, we would like to introduce some ideas for using a decorative…
An Exploratory Day Spent with Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths
From authentic to casual, furoshiki can add a bit of style to your day…
Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past
From poetry to woodblock prints, Mt. Fuji has been the source of inspiration for…
We Find Love in the Cupboard
Let us share with you some stories about our favorites that have a special…
Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
Today, I'd like to share with you my deep fascination and attachment with beloved kokeshi…
Umehara Haruka
Timeless Treasures: Japan's Love of Celadon Porcelain Throughout the Years
Discover Japan's timeless love for celadon porcelain, from ancient imperial treasures to captivating modern…
The Japanese World of Gold
Here we will introduce what gold represents in Japan, as well as tableware pieces…
Origami Challenge with Beautiful Washi Papers
Origami, one of Japan’s traditional cultures, is popular in many countries around the world.
Japanese Modern Celebration
This modern Japanese table setting is a mix of simple tableware and traditional patterned…