Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Food / Dining
Tantalizing Tofu Menus of the Past
Explore tofu’s culinary past with recipes from the Edo-period cookbook, Tofu Hyakuchin, with dishes…
A Refreshing Summer Kappo Dining Experience with Celadon
Enter the world of celadon, a timeless and serene shade that gracefully shifts from…
Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF
Discover Chef Peter Hemsley's Aphotic, where traditional Japanese tableware and traceable seafood mesh seamlessly.
My Path with Japanese Cuisine: A Chef’s Tale
Learn about Chef Ricardo Komori's unique journey and how he blends Japanese culinary techniques…
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Slurping Summer: Noodle Dishes Loved in Japan
Stay cool this summer with Japan's favorite cold noodles. Learn about refreshing somen, soba,…
Summer Celebration with Celadon
As summer graces us with its long days and warm evenings, there’s no better…
Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part Two: Kaiseki Restaurant Gentouan
We visited Gentouan, a historic kaiseki restaurant with exquisite seasonal dishes, antique tableware, and…
5 Best Donburi Menus
Explore the delicious versatility of donburi with our top 5 menus. Discover classics like…
Summer Vitality: Unagi Rice in a Donabe Pot
Learn how to set the table for one of Japan's summer favorites, grilled unagi…
Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part One: Long-Established Kissaten "Iwata Coffee"
Discover Iwata Coffee in Kamakura, a beloved kissaten since 1945, known for nostalgic ambiance…
Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and…
Real Wasabi Wonders: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Sushi and Soba Essential
Discover the secrets of real wasabi and learn about its rich history, unique cultivation,…
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An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants
Create a serene summer tea setting inspired by Asakusa's Hozuki Market, featuring exquisite floral…
Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates
Enjoy a tablescape that masterfully blends the unique creativity of Japanese craftsmanship with the…
Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata
Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the…
Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables
Kyoto's produce, celebrated for its rich flavors and distinct shapes, brings a touch of…
Afternoon Tea with Matcha Fragrance
Red and black lacquerware bento boxes, sleek Mino ware plates, and Edo glass cups…
Wagashi Day with Nabeshima Celadon
Celebrate Wagashi Day with Japanese sweets on Hataman Touen's pale blue celadon ceramics, blending…
Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real
Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the…
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Sakura Splendor with Akita Cherry Bark Work Plates
As cherry blossoms give way to fresh verdure, the tradition of savoring seasonal delicacies…
Summer's Charm: Dining in Hydrangea Colors
Embracing the serene beauty of the rain, each element is thoughtfully chosen to reflect…
Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls,…
Refreshing Tea Time: Cherry Desserts with Edo Kiriko Cut Glass
Create a refined tea time with Edo Kiriko glass tumblers and glossy lacquerware tableware.
Visiting “TOFU SHOKUDO”: Secrets of Tofu Making and Its Appeal as an Ingredient
At restaurant TOFU SHOKUDO in Tokyo, we learned how tofu is made and its…
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