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RSS feedWhat Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
Learn about ochugen, the Japanese tradition of midyear gift-giving. Explore its history, timing, and the perfect gifts.
A Refreshing Table: Recommended Blue Dinnerware for the Summer Season
Welcome summer with a selection of blue Japanese tableware, perfect for adding a refreshing touch to your table.
How to Care for Your Japanese Chopsticks
Learn how to care for your Japanese chopsticks with tips on washing, storing, and knowing when to replace them.
How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners
Learn how to use chopsticks in our step-by-step guide, including everything from holding the chopsticks to handling them.
Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks
Learn how to pick the perfect chopsticks with our detailed guide on the best materials, sizes, shapes, designs, and more.
Explore Japanese vases that are perfect for your summer blooms, featuring stoneware, bamboo, metal, and glass vases.
Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers
Learn about Japan's vibrant summer flowers, and how each type brings a unique charm, color, and fragrance to the season.
Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs: 5 Unfamiliar and Unique Practices
Discover five unique traditional Japanese wedding customs, from marriage certificates to symbolic yomeiri-dogu, and more.
Best Wedding Gifts: 10 Traditional Japanese Items to Delight Every Couple
Authentic Japanese wedding gifts like chopsticks, tea cups, and sake sets are perfect for imparting heartfelt wishes.
Father's Day Gifts: 5 Unique Items to Show Gratitude and Appreciation
Make Father's Day special with our selection of unique Japanese gifts, including sake sets, bento boxes, mugs, and more.
Welcome to the World of Luxury Vases
Each of these five luxury Japanese vases is a masterpiece, imbuing your home with tradition, craftsmanship, and beauty.
Entertaining in Style: Premium Teaware and Accessories for the Discerning Host
Japanese lacquerware, bamboo basketry, and handcrafted teapots and tea cups make sharing a cup of tea an elegant occasion.
Gift Ideas for Tea Ceremony Utensils
Give the gift of authentic Japanese tea ceremony items, with each utensil holding its own special meaning.
Learn how to care for your matcha whisk, known as "chasen" in Japanese. Chasen are essential tools for making matcha.
Fast, Fun & Fancy: Tips For Your Bento Box Masterpiece
Level up your bento boxes with these tips for everything from bento shopping to bento making.
10 Cherry-picked Facts to Wow Your Blossom Buddies
Dazzle your friends with your cherry blossom knowledge with these 10 facts about sakura.