Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Peace on a Plate: A Journey into Japanese Shojin Ryori
Shojin ryori, Japan’s traditional Buddhist cuisine, nourishes both body and spirit with mindful food…
Akari’s Summer Donburi Recipe: Salmon and Avocado Poke Bowl
Craving something cool and easy? Try this no-cook salmon & avocado poke bowl recipe…
Unlocking the Secrets of Natto
Learn about natto with a visit to Sendai-ya, where inventive dishes reimagine this iconic…
Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites
Enjoy a night in with otsumami, classic izakaya bar bites like yakitori and pickles,…
Recipe: Hearty Katsudon & Matching Table Setting
Learn how to make katsudon at home with our easy recipe and tips, plus…
A Tasty Tour of Japan's Seasonal Summer Sweets
Explore Japan’s seasonal summer wagashi, from refreshing shaved ice to jewel-like mizu manju, each…
A Sparkling Journey Through Japanese Soda Ramune
Learn about Ramune, Japan’s nostalgic summer soda, from its British roots to its iconic…
Hirata Paku Kayoko
Recipe: Mizu Yokan for A Sweet Summer Table
Learn how to make, chill, slice, and serve refreshing mizu yokan with Japanese plates…
Three Irresistible Japanese Rice Recipes to Try at Home
Discover 3 Japanese donabe rice recipes: fluffy white rice, savory salmon, and seasonal mixed…
A Taste of the Season: Matsuri-Style
Celebrate Japanese summer at home with shareable bites and festive Mino ware bowls and…
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…