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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.

Thanks, Mom: Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
This gift guide can help you find the perfect handcrafted Japanese presents for Mother's Day.

We introduce five vases, traditional and modern, that will add Japanese flair to your springtime decor.

Hop into Spring: Gift Ideas Featuring Rabbit Motifs
Add a touch of spring with this selection of rabbit-themed gifts, from charming furoshiki to adorable chopstick rests.

Spring’s Messenger: The Colorful Palette of Early Blooms
Welcome spring with Japan’s early blooms. Discover the beauty and meaning of sakura, mimosa, peach blossoms, and lilies.

Seeing Double: A Series of Sets
Meet your match with these Japanese tableware sets of two, ideal for gifting or sharing meals and drinks with a loved one.

The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln
At MUSUBI's office, we took advantage of lunchtime to host our own year-end party, turning our communal table into a vibrant and delicious feast.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors
Explore winter gifts in silver and white, featuring lacquerware, copperware, and more that shine with seasonal elegance.

Fermentation: A Tradition Thriving in Modern Times
In Japan, everyday items like miso, soy sauce, bonito flakes, and natto, all products of fermentation, are integral to our daily diet.

Make your gifts stand out at a White Elephant party with fun Japanese tableware wrapped in furoshiki for under $25.

Admire puzzles or woodcrafts? Explore five intricately crafted pieces of Kumiko woodworking from Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.

Mission Impossible: Shopping for the Hard to Shop For
There's no question that one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is picking the right gift.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Autumn Colors
Discover autumn gifts in red and gold, featuring lucky cats, lacquerware, and more inspired by Japan’s seasonal beauty.

9 Aesthetic Gifts For Interior Design Enthusiasts
Surprise design lovers with 9 captivating Japanese gifts that turn any space into a story worth telling.





