Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Nambu Ironware Comfort: Crafting the Perfect Sukiyaki Night
A meal together is transformed into a warm and delightful event with a sukiyaki…
Bites of Blessings: Osechi Ryori on Elegant Small Plates
Welcome the New Year with a festive table for an easy-to-prepare yet elegant osechi…
The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln
At MUSUBI's office, we took advantage of lunchtime to host our own year-end party,…
A New Year's Eve Soba Celebration
As the final hours of the year tick away, Japan embraces a delightful culinary…
Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 2
Envision a dining experience where each dish, born from the bounties of local seas…
Elegant Sushi Dining: The Lacquerware Jubako Box Experience
Discover how a lacquerware Jubako bento box can elevate your sushi dining to an…
Elegant Celebrations: Crafting a Festive Table for Special Occasions
Step into the holiday season with a table design that's a vibrant display of…
Kyoto's Artistry on the Table
Experience the unique charm of handpainted camellias on the warmth of stoneware, and enjoy…
Taste of Japan: Recommended YouTube Channels
We present a curated list of YouTube channels that bring the intricate universe of…
Japanese Plates in Autumnal Hues
Today, our table is brimming with delectable dishes that showcase the season's offerings. These…
Fall Gatherings: Discovering the Treasures of Sometsuke Tableware
We've set the table with timeless blue and white sometsuke tableware, striking a balance…
Modern Mastery of Sometsuke from SINGAMA
SINGAMA infuse a fresh lightness and crisp elegance into this lunch table setting for…
Kumiko Craftsmanship with Fall's Transient Beauty
This table setting will illuminate your way to an unforgettable autumn party, where every…
Aromatic and Alluring: Hot Chestnut Rice in Classic Banko Ware
Chestnuts, with their iconic spiky shells, epitomize nature's creativity and announce autumn's arrival.
Donabe Delights: A Table for Oden and Sake Cheers
This table, adorned in calm and subtle hues for a delightful Oden dinner, is…
Harvest Elegance: An Autumnal Affair with a Japanese Flair
Enjoy our fall tablescape that blends the radiant glow of Akae Kutani ware, the…
Udon Lunch Day at the Office
At our office, we enjoyed chilled Mizusawa udon from Gunma, served on bamboo trays…
The Charm of a Japanese Tea Room at Your Table
See how the authenticity of a tatami mat can be matched with modern sweet…
Savoring Umami: A Deep Dive Into Japanese Kappo Cuisine
Explore kappo dining through a course meal at Kisaku, where chef Mori Yoshiaki’s craft…
Tominaga Chiaki
Ume Preparation Final: The Homestyle Plum Delights
Finally after several days of committed plum work, here is the time to enjoy the…
Yamada Minako
Summer Celadon with Black
The tranquil light blue of celadon can be matched with the unexpected choice of…
Savoring the Fruits of Summer with Charming Tobe Ware
Indulge in a celebration of summer's bounty that is as visually enchanting as it…
A Home Celebration with Festive Arita Ware
Create a celebratory table setting with porcelain Arita ware Jubako bento boxes and gorgeous…
Pastel Perfection with a Jubako Bento Box Luncheon
The gentle-colored Jubako bento boxes from Arita Porcelain Lab's Conic series are uniquely designed…