Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Food / Dining
Teishoku Style Meal for One
Discover how Aizen Kiln's hand-painted bunny tea cups and bowls bring rustic charm to…
Fun Family Meals
Make time to enjoy a delicious sit-down meal served in cute tableware with the…
Donburi Delight
Explore the charm of donburi bowls, perfect for rice and noodle dishes like ramen,…
The Chopsticks Musubi Kiln Staffs Hold Dear
The cupboard in the MUSUBI KILN office is lined with the same chopsticks as…
Merriment at the Table with Unique Hasami Ware
Bring joy to your table with Kousai Kiln’s playful stoneware. Playful and traditional motifs…
A Festive Japanese Meal in a Jubako Bento Box
Japanese food served in a Jubako bento box upgrades a casual meal into a…
Lunch for Two in a Hanazume Jubako Bento Box
Feel the happy vibes in this well-set table with the pretty floral designs and…
Matcha Tea Party for Two
Sit down to a delightfully decorated table for a tea party with matcha tea.…
The Best Menu Dinner with Luxurious Lacquerware
Let stylish and lavish lacquerware items take center stage at the table for a…
An Autumn Excursion with Japanese Tableware
Japanese tableware recommended for picnics, camping, and for other outdoor activities. In this issue,…
Table for One with Hakuichi
Lacquerware plates and trays from Hakuichi can make a table-for-one setting the perfect tablescape…
A Meal for One, Zen Style
Cleanse your body and soul with a healthy and humble meal served in a…
Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware
Contrasting colors of vermillion and white create the perfect canvas for the colorful sushi…
Chanko Nabe Time with the Ginpo White Kannyu Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
Chanko nabe is the name for the clay pot dish that sumo wrestlers eat…
Family Fun with the Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
Set the table for a warm clay pot dinner with the stylish Ginpo Kikka…
Teishoku Style Lunch for Two with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn
Serve a teishoku-style lunch with Arita ware porcelain, featuring elegant autumn hues and traditional…
Jubako Bento Lunch with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn
Enjoy a beautifully presented autumn bento with Arita Porcelain Lab’s two-tier jubako, perfect for…
Enjoying the Splendor of Autumn with Gold
Experience the beauty of autumn in Japan with these gold plates and bowls from…
A Japanese Style Breakfast with Yamanaka Lacquerware and Tobe Ware
Try a Japanese style breakfast with these authentic Yamanaka lacquerware items and Tobe ware…
Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea
We've set the table with tea ware for guest use and lush lacquerware items…
How to Brew Premium Japanese Tea with a Houhin Teapot
A teapot created to brew only the finest of Japanese tea leaves. The ""houhin""…
Guide to Table Runners
Learn how to style Japanese table runners for any occasion and explore designs that…
Dessert Time with Japanese Sweets
Enjoy "wagashi" and a refreshing cup of hot green tea with beautiful items from…
Sushi Dinner in Autumn Colors from Hozan Kiln
Enjoy a hearty sushi dinner with tasty side dishes in a fine dining table…