Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Table Setting
New Year's Festivities
Enjoy the auspicious motifs and designs of the tableware, and the traditional menus prepared…
Lacquerware for a Special Occasion
See how the graceful and lustrous shine of lacquerware makes it a welcomed item…
A Cozy New Year Celebration
Celebrate the new year with a Japanese style table setting for two with a…
The Season of Shin Soba
The harvest of buckwheat comes twice a year in Japan, summer and autumn. And…
Sushi on Echizen Lacquerware
A long lacquerware serving tray is a great item to plate fresh sushi. Create…
Table in White
Take a look at the different types of white tableware items in various designs…
A Fun Afternoon with Japanese Sweets and Tea
Amaze your guest with sweet and savory delights served in a three-tiered Kutani Ware…
Lacquerware for Children
Share the warm and soft texture of lacquerware with your little ones using these…
Teishoku Style Meal for One
Discover how Aizen Kiln's hand-painted bunny tea cups and bowls bring rustic charm to…
Fun Family Meals
Make time to enjoy a delicious sit-down meal served in cute tableware with the…
Donburi Delight
Explore the charm of donburi bowls, perfect for rice and noodle dishes like ramen,…
Merriment at the Table with Unique Hasami Ware
Bring joy to your table with Kousai Kiln’s playful stoneware. Playful and traditional motifs…
A Festive Japanese Meal in a Jubako Bento Box
Japanese food served in a Jubako bento box upgrades a casual meal into a…
Lunch for Two in a Hanazume Jubako Bento Box
Feel the happy vibes in this well-set table with the pretty floral designs and…
Matcha Tea Party for Two
Sit down to a delightfully decorated table for a tea party with matcha tea.…
The Best Menu Dinner with Luxurious Lacquerware
Let stylish and lavish lacquerware items take center stage at the table for a…
Table for One with Hakuichi
Lacquerware plates and trays from Hakuichi can make a table-for-one setting the perfect tablescape…
A Meal for One, Zen Style
Cleanse your body and soul with a healthy and humble meal served in a…
Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware
Contrasting colors of vermillion and white create the perfect canvas for the colorful sushi…
Chanko Nabe Time with the Ginpo White Kannyu Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
Chanko nabe is the name for the clay pot dish that sumo wrestlers eat…
Family Fun with the Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
Set the table for a warm clay pot dinner with the stylish Ginpo Kikka…
Teishoku Style Lunch for Two with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn
Serve a teishoku-style lunch with Arita ware porcelain, featuring elegant autumn hues and traditional…
Jubako Bento Lunch with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn
Enjoy a beautifully presented autumn bento with Arita Porcelain Lab’s two-tier jubako, perfect for…
Enjoying the Splendor of Autumn with Gold
Experience the beauty of autumn in Japan with these gold plates and bowls from…