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How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
LifestyleArt / Craft

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware

Learn how to care for Japanese lacquerware, from proper washing to storage, so your pieces stay beautiful for years.

The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
CultureTravel

The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs

Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these warm, healing aesthetics came to life.

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
LifestyleArt / Craft

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery

Explore Japanese flatware and cutlery, including chopsticks, rests, spoons, and forks, all crafted with care.

Komatsu Shigeo: A Painter of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Art / Craft

Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer

Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
LifestyleArt / Craft

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year

Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. These pieces bring tradition to every gathering.

Japanese Urushi Lacquerware: A Legacy of Beauty and Craft
Art / Craft

Guide to Japanese Urushi Lacquerware: A Legacy of Beauty and Craft

Discover the history, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty of Japanese urushi lacquerware.

7 Actually Useful Table Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed
Lifestyle

7 Actually Useful Table Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed

Discover 7 unique Japanese table accessories, from soy sauce dispensers to spice holders, that add charm to every meal.

The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully
CultureArt / Craft

The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully

Discover keinen bika, how Japanese crafts like ceramics and lacquerware grow more beautiful with time, wear, and care.

From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai
Food / Dining

From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai

Set a festive table for Kagami Biraki with red accents, elegant lacquerware, and more to celebrate the New Year.

Dress to Impress: Hosting with a Shokado Bento Box
Food / Dining

Dress to Impress: Hosting with a Shokado Bento Box

Create a dazzling fall table with warm hues, layered textures, and seasonal dishes on lacquerware and Mino ware plates.

Fall Table Decor to Dazzle Your Dinner Guests
Food / Dining

Fall Table Decor to Dazzle Your Dinner Guests

Create a dazzling fall table with warm hues, layered textures, and seasonal dishes on lacquerware and Mino ware plates.

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Art / Craft

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series

Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.

Precious Jewels: Tokyo's Exquisite Lacquerware Collection
CultureArt / CraftTravel

Precious Jewels: Tokyo's Exquisite Lacquerware Collection

We take a walk through the history of lacquerware at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo in Roppongi.

Mastering Tradition and Innovation: Art of Aizu Lacquerware
Art / Craft

Mastering Tradition and Innovation: Art of Aizu Lacquerware

An exclusive interview with Aizu lacquerware master, Komatsu Shigeo, discussing the history, the process, and his journey.

Enjoying a Japanese Winter Solstice
Food / Dining

Enjoying a Japanese Winter Solstice

Feel the essence of the winter solstice in Japanese culture, a moment to share in the enduring beauty and abundance of winter.

Taya Shikkiten: Where the Artistry of Wajima Lacquerware is Born
Art / Craft

Taya Shikkiten: Where the Artistry of Wajima Lacquerware is Born

Join us as we delve into a world of lacquerware creation at Taya Shikkiten and visiting the artisans.