Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Table Setting
A Japanese Style Breakfast with Yamanaka Lacquerware and Tobe Ware
Try a Japanese style breakfast with these authentic Yamanaka lacquerware items and Tobe ware…
Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea
We've set the table with tea ware for guest use and lush lacquerware items…
Dessert Time with Japanese Sweets
Enjoy "wagashi" and a refreshing cup of hot green tea with beautiful items from…
Sushi Dinner in Autumn Colors from Hozan Kiln
Enjoy a hearty sushi dinner with tasty side dishes in a fine dining table…
A Shabu Shabu Dinner with the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
We set the table for an enticing shabu shabu dinner with thinly sliced pork…
Autumn table setting in a jiffy with MERU Jade series
Create a stylish tablescape that is easy to do and doesn’t take much time…
Changing seasons with yellow plates and bowls from MERU’s Flamenco Series
Decorate your table with MERU’s yellow warm tableware to enjoy the season of brilliant…
An Invitation to the Arita Porcelain Lab Yazaemon Series
From small plates to the elaborately decorated three-tier food box, this series by Arita…
Sake Celebration with Noble and Elegant Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Blue Collection
Celebrate late summer with chilled sake and elegant Arita ware plates, cups, and more…
A Tea Tasting Party For Two With Usuki Ware
Serene colors and the uniquely designed Usuki tea set and plates set the perfect…
Celebrating the Arrival of Autumn with USUKIYAKI
Match our USUKIYAKI collection tableware with the earthy colors of autumn, and get ready…
Hibino Modern Shokado Bento Box - Omotenashi in New Style
Shokado bentos are the savior of house parties! You can prepare your cooking smoothly,…
Omotenashi with "Temari Sushi"
Elegant summer table setting with square plates by Arita ware Kaizan Kiln.
Create a festive mood for your tea party with Arita ware!
Use your imagination to create a painting-like arrangement with the square plate by Arita…
Sake Party with Summery Blue and White Porcelain
Bring the refreshing, summery feel of Arita ware to your table with blue and…
Take a Break With Sencha Green Tea While Listening to The Sound of Rain
Warm up with a cup of fine Sencha green tea accompanied by a playful…
Evening Drinking Style for Early Summer
Enjoy your evening drinking with a colorful table setting featuring a gorgeous large bowl…
Treat Guests with a Set Meal of "Tonkatsu" (Pork Cutlet)
Hosting a dinner with tableware by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln - The Founder…
Elegant Style for Evening Drinking with Oden and Sake
Enjoy your evening with a bamboo-shaped sake set made of fine Edo glass and…
Early Summer Tea Ceremony with a Tokoname ware Teapot Set
Enjoy a special cup of tea with an authentic tea set made of Tokoname…
Chic Tea Party with Cat Teapot Set
This cute teapot set with a cat taking a walk on a moonlit night…
A Party With Sushi Boats
Have a festive sushi party with a Japanese sushi boat! Pair it with traditional…
What is the Ichiju-Sansai Japanese dinner setting?
Ichiju-sansai is the foundation of Japanese cuisine. It is a set menu that combines…
A Brief Tea Break With Kyusu Made Of Tokoname Ware
Take a tea break with a Tokoname ware teapot to make green tea more…