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A Weekend Spread with Style for Kushikatsu and Beer
For a laid-back weekend dinner, kushikatsu and beer are an unbeatable combination as the fried bite-size skewers of vegetables, seafood, and meat pair well with a cold drink.

Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast
Discover the layered beauty of a Japanese breakfast table with Yamanaka lacquerware. Featuring oryoki bowls, bamboo basketry coasters, and more.

A Culinary Farewell to Summer: Sudachi Soba Delight
There is no better way to savor the season’s final moments than through the delicate, refreshing flavors of sudachi and soba noodles.

Hosting a Summer Party With Iced Green Tea
As the summer sun bathes the world in its golden glow, there's nothing quite like the serene pleasure of a tea party to bring a sense of cool tranquility to your days.

Bite-Sized Bliss: Warm Sake and Summer Flavors
An artful mosaic of Japanese small plates makes the spread inviting. Sip and savor as warm sake blends with every flavor, bringing out the best in both food and sake.

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 CE).

A Breeze of Celadon: Table of Cool Delights
Let your table be an oasis of refreshment featuring vibrant summer fruits and icy sweets presented on fine porcelain and Edo glass in colors that cool and invigorate.

A Refreshing Summer Kappo Dining Experience with Celadon
Enter the world of celadon, a timeless and serene shade that gracefully shifts from white to light green.

Summer Celebration with Celadon
As summer graces us with its long days and warm evenings, there’s no better way to celebrate life’s special moments than by gathering around a beautifully set table.

Summer Vitality: Unagi Rice in a Donabe Pot
Learn how to set the table for one of Japan's summer favorites, grilled unagi eel. Featuring clay donabe pots and sometsuke blue and white bowls.

Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and highlights the beauty of kaiseki-style dishes.

An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants
Create a serene summer tea setting inspired by Asakusa's Hozuki Market, featuring exquisite floral Imari plates, black Arita porcelain, and modern bento boxes.

Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates
Enjoy a tablescape that masterfully blends the unique creativity of Japanese craftsmanship with the artistry of French-inspired Japanese cuisine.

Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year.

Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables
Kyoto's produce, celebrated for its rich flavors and distinct shapes, brings a touch of seasonal charm to a summer meal.

Wagashi Day with Nabeshima Celadon
Celebrate Wagashi Day with Japanese sweets on Hataman Touen's pale blue celadon ceramics, blending delicate flavors with smooth and elegant tableware.