Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Art / Craft
Glass from the Past: A Visit to the Hirota Glass Japanese Glass Museum
Journey through time at Hirota Glass Museum, where the legacy of vintage Japanese glass…
Dana Melanz
Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space
Meet Yamada Yoshiaki, a master of Kutani ware painting whose intricate sketches blend nature's…
From Kiln to Counter: Myousen Toubou at Shuzen Sameshima
See how tableware from Myousen Toubou enhances the harmony between Japanese cuisine and presentation…
Nishikata Hiroshi: Bringing Jewelry Industry Expertise to Tsuiki Innovation
Discover how Nishikata Hiroshi blends jewelry expertise with traditional tsuiki metal craftsmanship at Seigado.
The Crafting Secrets of Chawanmushi Bowls
Discover Tasei Kiln's chawanmushi bowls, their seasonal designs, expert craftsmanship, and role in Japanese…
Tsujii Musashi: Crafting Earth's Bounty through Farming and Pottery
Meet artisan Tsujii Musashi, who incorporates motifs from his farmstead lifestyle into his Mino…
Set for Summer: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Explore the latest summer Musubi Mono dinnerware sets. Learn about the craftsmanship behind each…
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…
Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities
Meet Kutani ware artisan Fukushima Reiko, who combines modern styles with traditional red akae-saibyo…
Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki
Learn about tsuiki from master craftsman Nishikata Ryota, who creates intricate metal pieces in…
Noh and Kabuki: A Look into Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins,…
Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance
Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his…
Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware
At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique…
From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans
Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese…
From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted…
Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local…
Seigado—The Radiant Beauty of Copper
Explore Seigado's studio and discover traditional hand-hammered copperware, with insights on production, design, and…
Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period…
Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls,…
Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and…
A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking
Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails,…
The Charm of Matsukan Chopsticks
Whether colorful, traditional, or made from bamboo, Matsukan's chopsticks add joy and beauty to…
MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony
Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold…
Kosen Kiln's Workshop: A Magical Mystery Tour of Nabeshima Celadon
Explore the traditions and legacy of Nabeshima ware through our interview with Kosen Kiln's…