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From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai

From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai

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.

Meeting the Master of Raised Maki-e: Where Gold and Artistry Shine as Wajima Lacquerware
Art / Craft

Meeting the Master of Raised Maki-e: Where Gold and Artistry Shine as Wajima Lacquerware

Discover Yamanoshita Akihiro’s raised maki-e lacquer art, crafted with precision, skill, and deep Wajima tradition.

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

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.

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.

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
Food / DiningLifestyle

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year

Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. With sleek designs and rich finishes, these pieces bring tradition and sophistication to every gathering.

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.

Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Food / DiningArt / CraftBrand Updates

Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets

Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls, plates, trays, and more.

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.

Between Light and Darkness: The Subtle Artistry of Tableware
Art / Craft

Between Light and Darkness: The Subtle Artistry of Tableware

"In Praise of Shadows" is renowned for its insightful exploration of the aesthetic sensibility found in the subtleties of dim light, deeply rooted in the essence of Japanese culture.

The Craft of Gifting Japanese Lacquerware
Lifestyle

The Craft of Gifting Japanese Lacquerware

From the legacy-rich regions of Echizen to the innovative designs of Sinra, we present an array of handpicked lacquerware gifts.

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware
Art / Craft

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware

Lacquerware is a representative Japanese craft. Its smooth, moist texture and elegant luminous beauty have a unique charm all their own.

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Lifestyle

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware

Japanese lacquerware, called “Shikki” or “Nuri-mono” in Japanese. There are two main types of Japanese lacquerware: natural lacquerware and synthetic lacquerw...

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
Food / Dining

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery

This guide describes the types and characteristics of various Japanese cutlery, especially focusing on chopsticks made in Japan.