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A Tasty Tour of Japan's Seasonal Summer Sweets
Explore Japan’s seasonal summer wagashi, from refreshing shaved ice to jewel-like mizu manju, each paired with elegant tableware.

Recipe: Mizu Yokan for A Sweet Summer Table
Learn how to make, chill, slice, and serve refreshing mizu yokan with Japanese plates and tea for summer.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Summer Colors
Find the perfect summer gift, featuring vibrant tableware, elegant glassware, charming lucky cat figures, and more.

A Taste of the Season: Matsuri-Style
Celebrate Japanese summer at home with shareable bites and festive Mino ware bowls and plates by Musashi Kiln.

Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai
Explore Japan’s summer festivals through yatai, vibrant food stalls serving takoyaki, kakigori, and more with festive flair.

Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling
Cool down summer with Japanese gifts that refresh the senses, like glassware, wind chimes, bamboo vases, and more.

5 Japanese Finds to Brighten the Rainy Season
Discover the beauty of Japan’s rainy season with items that feature rain-friendly designs for cozy days at home.

Hasegawa Akari's Summer Donabe Recipe: Swordfish Stew with Tomato and Bell Peppers
Make a delicious summer donabe stew with swordfish, tomato, and bell peppers, created by chef Hasegawa Akari.

Hasegawa Akari's Summer Donabe Recipe: Steamed Tofu and Pork
Create a light yet flavorful donabe dish at home with this recipe from chef Hasegawa Akari, perfect for summer.

Set for Summer: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Explore the latest summer Musubi Mono dinnerware sets. Learn about the craftsmanship behind each carefully curated piece.

Tantalizing Tofu Menus of the Past
Explore tofu’s culinary past with recipes from the Edo-period cookbook, Tofu Hyakuchin, with dishes still popular today.

Slurping Summer: Noodle Dishes Loved in Japan
Stay cool this summer with Japan's favorite cold noodles. Learn about refreshing somen, soba, udon, and hiyashi chuka.

Enjoy the Summer Season: Introducing the Perfect Gift Ideas
Discover Japanese gifts perfect for summer, featuring treasures like Edo glass bowls and Bizen wind bells, and more.

What 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.