Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Table Setting
5 Motifs That Capture the Spirit of Japanese Summer
Meet five Japanese summer motifs and the cool tableware that brings the season's spirit…
How to Host a Hinamatsuri Tea Party
Celebrate Hinamatsuri with a charming tea party and pastel-hued tableware, festive Arita plates, and…
Chushu no Meigetsu: A Moonlit Japanese Celebration
Join us as we delve into the art of Chushu no Meigetsu, where every…
Celebrate Summer with a Japanese Festival Party!
Make a party extraordinary by bringing the joyful spirit of a Japanese festival, called…
A Taste of the Season: Matsuri-Style
Celebrate Japanese summer at home with shareable bites and festive Mino ware bowls and…
Summer Sips in Adorable Matcha Bowls
Enjoy chilled matcha in charming handmade bowls featuring frogs, Mt. Fuji, and more for…
Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White
Host a relaxed summer buffet with sometsuke blue-and-white tableware, refreshing Edo glass, and seasonal…
Stacked for Summer: Bento in Bamboo
Set the table for summer with bamboo bento boxes, airy glassware, and seasonal Japanese…
Blossom-Kissed Table with a Taste of Plum
Celebrate plum season with Japanese tableware featuring ume motifs and seasonal flavors, with lacquer…
A First Taste of Matcha at Home
Bring matcha into your day with cheerful bowls, sweets, and simple tools and enjoy…
Relish the Art of Japanese Tea Time
Experience the art of Japanese afternoon tea with matcha, wagashi, and handcrafted sauce plates.…
A Clear Choice: Setting the Table with Glassware
Set your summer table aglow with Hirota Glass's Edo Kiriko glassware, from faceted plates…
A Lush Green Feast
Celebrate May with nature-inspired Japanese tableware to create a warm, refreshing feast rich in…
Charmed Over with Blue and White
Enjoy a serene tea moment with Singama’s blue-and-white porcelain, featuring sakura and camellia designs.
Clay Pot Delights for Children's Day
Celebrate Children’s Day with a festive seasonal dishes and playful plates set around a…
An Afternoon with Pristine Porcelain
Savor the serenity of celadon from Nabeshima Kosen Kiln. A tranquil table setting of…
Sakura Bento Days: A Hanami Picnic for Two
Set a cherry blossom picnic for two with bento boxes, sakeware, and spring treats.…
Basking in the Beauty of Late Spring
Enjoy late spring dining with Touan’s floral crystalline rice bowls and teacups, bringing seasonal…
Bringing Hanami Home: A Spring Bento
Enjoy hanami at home with a jubako bento, seasonal dishes, and cherry blossom accents…
Steeped in Elegance: A Refined Tea Affair
Celebrate spring with Arita ware and lacquerware, pastel hues, and seasonal sweets for a…
A Tea Table in Bloom: Arita Ware and Seasonal Sweets
Set the scene for tea time with Arita ware, kabazaiku, and Kyo ware, savoring…
A Joyful Spring Table with Vibrant Sauce Plates
Create a vibrant spring table with Kutani sauce plates, Mino and Bizen ware, tatami…
A Fresh Table of Spring Delights
Celebrate spring with a vibrant table setting featuring Tobe ware’s robust charm and Shigaraki…
Boxed & Beautiful: A Spring Party with a Shokado Touch
Host a spring gathering with seasonal charm, featuring pastel hues, lacquered accents, and a…