Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White
Host a relaxed summer buffet with sometsuke blue-and-white tableware, refreshing Edo glass, and seasonal…
Stacked for Summer: Bento in Bamboo
Set the table for summer with bamboo bento boxes, airy glassware, and seasonal Japanese…
Dive into the Umami Wonderland of Dashi Soup
Learn how dashi is made and explore its rich umami and history at Tokyo’s…
Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Salmon and Asparagus Takikomi Gohan
This takikomi gohan donabe recipe by Hasegawa Akari is a light, fresh, and nourishing,…
Blossom-Kissed Table with a Taste of Plum
Celebrate plum season with Japanese tableware featuring ume motifs and seasonal flavors, with lacquer…
Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Lamb and Vegetable Stew
Create this rich and comforting lamb stew by Hasegawa Akari, slow-cooked in a donabe…
Relish the Art of Japanese Tea Time
Experience the art of Japanese afternoon tea with matcha, wagashi, and handcrafted sauce plates.…
A Lush Green Feast
Celebrate May with nature-inspired Japanese tableware to create a warm, refreshing feast rich in…
Charmed Over with Blue and White
Enjoy a serene tea moment with Singama’s blue-and-white porcelain, featuring sakura and camellia designs.
Clay Pot Delights for Children's Day
Celebrate Children’s Day with a festive seasonal dishes and playful plates set around a…
An Afternoon with Pristine Porcelain
Savor the serenity of celadon from Nabeshima Kosen Kiln. A tranquil table setting of…
Sakura Bento Days: A Hanami Picnic for Two
Set a cherry blossom picnic for two with bento boxes, sakeware, and spring treats.…
Spring Fresh: Exploring Japan’s Delicious Fruit Sandwiches
Explore artistry behind Japan’s fruit sandwiches at at Shinjuku Takano Fruits Parlor in Tokyo.
Basking in the Beauty of Late Spring
Enjoy late spring dining with Touan’s floral crystalline rice bowls and teacups, bringing seasonal…
Japanese Soul Food: The Irresistible Charm of Sanuki Udon
At Kuranosuke in Tokyo, discover Sanuki udon—made with chewy handmade noodles, rich dashi, and…
Bringing Hanami Home: A Spring Bento
Enjoy hanami at home with a jubako bento, seasonal dishes, and cherry blossom accents…
Unbelievably Gluten-Free: Jiyugaoka Bakery's Challenge
Jiyugaoka Bakery crafts 100% rice flour bread and cakes, redefining gluten-free in Japan with…
Steeped in Elegance: A Refined Tea Affair
Celebrate spring with Arita ware and lacquerware, pastel hues, and seasonal sweets for a…
A Tea Table in Bloom: Arita Ware and Seasonal Sweets
Set the scene for tea time with Arita ware, kabazaiku, and Kyo ware, savoring…
A Joyful Spring Table with Vibrant Sauce Plates
Create a vibrant spring table with Kutani sauce plates, Mino and Bizen ware, tatami…
A Fresh Table of Spring Delights
Celebrate spring with a vibrant table setting featuring Tobe ware’s robust charm and Shigaraki…
Boxed & Beautiful: A Spring Party with a Shokado Touch
Host a spring gathering with seasonal charm, featuring pastel hues, lacquered accents, and a…
Vegan Japan: Bringing the Flavors of Mori Café in Paris to Your Home
Julia Boucachard’s cookbook Vegan Japan brings plant-based Japanese recipes from Mori Café, including vegan…
A Bite of the Past: Taste the Richness of Japan's Edo Era
Explore the flavors of Edo-period Japan through sushi, soba, and more, brought to life…