MUSUBI KILN JOURNAL

11 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 11 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

Matcha: A Beginners Guide to Japanese Green Tea

Discover matcha’s history, health benefits, and how to prepare it. Learn how to enjoy this vibrant green tea at home.

Discover how to make matcha at home with easy instructions, plus information on the essential tools you'll need.

Team Musubi experienced the uniqueness of Japanese tea ceremonies at Komaba Warakuan, a chado school with samurai roots.

Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold tools for Japanese tea ceremonies.

Explore the philosophy behind the practice of chado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, with expert Kitajima Ritsuko.

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.

Discover the unique meals of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's iconic Edo period leader and inspiration for Shogun’s Toranaga.

Discover matcha's sweet side with traditional and modern Japanese confections.

The tea ceremony remains an experience of the senses, contribute to a profound atmosphere of mindfulness and connection.

In the past couple of years, matcha has gradually gained recognition as the new beverage choice following the usual coffee or English tea.