Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Food / Dining
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…
How to Enjoy Ochazuke: Discover Japan’s Comforting Rice & Tea Fusion
Ochazuke turns rice and tea into soulful comfort. Discover its roots, recipes, and how…
Hirata Paku Kayoko
Japanese Spring Picnic Essentials
Find the essentials for a Japanese spring picnic here, from bento boxes and chopsticks…
A First Taste of Matcha at Home
Bring matcha into your day with cheerful bowls, sweets, and simple tools and enjoy…
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…
The Surprising History of Yoshoku: Japanese Western Food
Explore 5 yoshoku dishes that reinvented Western food with a twist of Japanese flair…
Relish the Art of Japanese Tea Time
Experience the art of Japanese afternoon tea with matcha, wagashi, and handcrafted sauce plates.…
How to Savor Japanese Somen: A Refreshing Summer Meal
Savor the cool elegance of Japanese somen noodles, silky, refreshing, and perfect for summer,…
Hirata Paku Kayoko
A Clear Choice: Setting the Table with Glassware
Set your summer table aglow with Hirota Glass's Edo Kiriko glassware, from faceted 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.
Where Edo’s Flavors Linger: Visiting Kakuyama Honten in Tsukiji
Step inside a Tsukiji workshop to see how Edo-style fu is handmade and why…
Clay Pot Delights for Children's Day
Celebrate Children’s Day with a festive seasonal dishes and playful plates set around a…
France to Japan: A Chef’s Cross-Border Culinary Journey
Discover Chef Victor Emmanuel’s journey from French fine dining to crafting luxury Japanese cuisine…
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.…
How to Plate Sushi at Home
Master sushi plating with expert tips for nigiri, maki, chirashi, and temaki using simple…
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…
Japanese Strawberries: the Herald of Spring
From Amaou to rare white varieties, learn about Japan’s strawberries, their history, cultivation, and…
Unbelievably Gluten-Free: Jiyugaoka Bakery's Challenge
Jiyugaoka Bakery crafts 100% rice flour bread and cakes, redefining gluten-free in Japan with…