Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Art / Craft
Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors
Explore curated winter gift ideas in soft whites, silvers, creams, and grays to add…
Nishikata Ryota: Forging Beauty in Motion
Learn more about Nishikata Ryota’s rare tsuiki metalwork, crafted with precision and sculptural beauty.
The Best Japanese Tea Sets for Every Occasion
From lively tea parties to quiet moments alone, discover Japanese tea sets that enrich…
A Japanese Crafts Journey in Ishikawa: From Gold Leaf to Kutani Ware
Journey through Ishikawa Prefecture with this guide to the region's traditional crafts, including Kutani…
Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
Explore Japanese flatware and cutlery, including chopsticks, rests, spoons, and forks, all crafted with…
Family Gifts to Share Around the Table
From donabe pots to lacquerware, find heartfelt pieces for cozy meals and celebrations.
Staff Picks: Holiday Party Dinnerware Essentials
From sake sets to donabe pots and platters, explore our top picks for hosting…
Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy…
A Host of Gifts to Your Host
If you've got a calendar of celebrations coming, this gift guide offers top ideas…
Guide to Sake Sets
Learn how different sake carafes, cups, and styles shape the aroma, mood, and experience…
Chopstick Sets That Make Amazing Gifts
Give meaning with chopstick gift sets for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, and business gifts.
Japanese Vases for Autumn
Bring the colors of fall into your home with Japanese flower vases that add…
Workshop Visit: Behind the Scenes at Baizan Kiln
Step inside Baizan Kiln, makers of Tobe ware with bold blue arabesques. See how…
Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. These pieces bring tradition to every gathering.
Travels in Tobe: Where History Meets Craftsmanship
Journey through Matsuyama and Tobe, where castles, hot springs, and pottery villages intertwine.
Fukushima Kazuhiro: At the Crossroads of Tradition and the Avant-Garde
Step inside Fukushima Kazuhiro’s studio, where Iga clay, fire, and shimmering vidro glaze meet…
Gift Ideas for Parents of Young Kids
From fun tableware to milestone keepsakes, these picks make family meals easier and moments…
Kidoguchi Yoshio: A Painter of Light, in Gold and Shadow
Kanazawa gold leaf artisan Kidoguchi Yoshio blends light, shadow, and tradition into timeless expressions…
The Seven Flowers of Autumn in Japan
Learn the history, meanings, and ways to enjoy Japan's iconic seven flowers of autumn.
Guide to Maki-e Part 2: Production Process
Learn how maki-e art comes to life with gold, lacquer, and pearl. This guide…
Urushi Art Hariya
The Best Japanese Items for Your Wedding Registry
Celebrate your new life together with timeless Japanese wedding registry ideas.
Guide to Maki-e Part 1: Types, Materials & Techniques
Explore the art of maki-e, Japan’s lacquerware technique using gold and silver powders.
Urushi Art Hariya
Artist Interview: Ohigashi Alyne’s Journey of Creation
Ohigashi Alyne transforms memories of sea and soil into botanical Tobe ware, blending resilience,…
Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki
Maki-e artist Hariya Masayuki fuses tradition and acrylic, creating natsume tea containers of shimmering…