Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Table Setting
Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast
Discover the layered beauty of a Japanese breakfast table with Yamanaka lacquerware. Featuring oryoki…
Ready for Fall: Chawanmushi Topped for the Season
With an assortment of stunning tableware, from deep red lacquerware bento boxes to colorful…
A Culinary Farewell to Summer: Sudachi Soba Delight
There is no better way to savor the season’s final moments than through the…
Hosting a Summer Party With Iced Green Tea
As the summer sun bathes the world in its golden glow, there's nothing quite…
Bite-Sized Bliss: Warm Sake and Summer Flavors
An artful mosaic of Japanese small plates makes the spread inviting. Sip and savor…
A Festive Summer Night under the Charm of Blue and White
Japan's natsu matsuri, or “summer festivals,” date back to the Edo period (1603 CE–1868…
A Breeze of Celadon: Table of Cool Delights
Let your table be an oasis of refreshment featuring vibrant summer fruits and icy…
A Refreshing Summer Kappo Dining Experience with Celadon
Enter the world of celadon, a timeless and serene shade that gracefully shifts from…
Summer Celebration with Celadon
As summer graces us with its long days and warm evenings, there’s no better…
Summer Vitality: Unagi Rice in a Donabe Pot
Learn how to set the table for one of Japan's summer favorites, grilled unagi…
Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and…
An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants
Create a serene summer tea setting inspired by Asakusa's Hozuki Market, featuring exquisite floral…
Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates
Enjoy a tablescape that masterfully blends the unique creativity of Japanese craftsmanship with the…
Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata
Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the…
Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables
Kyoto's produce, celebrated for its rich flavors and distinct shapes, brings a touch of…
Afternoon Tea with Matcha Fragrance
Red and black lacquerware bento boxes, sleek Mino ware plates, and Edo glass cups…
Wagashi Day with Nabeshima Celadon
Celebrate Wagashi Day with Japanese sweets on Hataman Touen's pale blue celadon ceramics, blending…
Sakura Splendor with Akita Cherry Bark Work Plates
As cherry blossoms give way to fresh verdure, the tradition of savoring seasonal delicacies…
Summer's Charm: Dining in Hydrangea Colors
Embracing the serene beauty of the rain, each element is thoughtfully chosen to reflect…
Refreshing Tea Time: Cherry Desserts with Edo Kiriko Cut Glass
Create a refined tea time with Edo Kiriko glass tumblers and glossy lacquerware tableware.
Embracing Early Summer with Bamboo Shoot Donabe Rice
As the warmth of May ushers in, tables are adorned with fresh seasonal vegetables,…
Mother's Day Brunch with Cedar Magewappa Plates
Enjoy Mother's Day brunch with Magewappa wooden plates, crafting a heartfelt setting that imparts…
Outdoor Matcha Tea Time in Spring
Enjoy the spring breeze with charming matcha bowls, sleek matcha utensils, and glossy laquerware…
Jubako Joys Under the Sakura Canopy
The black and red lacquer of Jubako bento boxes complimented the pink cherry blossoms,…