Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Gion Matsuri: Many Hands, Lasting Impressions
Follow the Gion Matsuri from Kyoto's night market to the float turns, and the…
Rebecca Menasché
The Living Art of Bonsai
Why bonsai are landscapes rather than miniatures, and what century-old trees at Seikou-en teach…
Michael Pronko
Life in a Kamakura Kominka with Two Gallery Owners
Inside a Kamakura kominka where French vintage furniture meets Japanese ceramics in everyday life.
Okano Makami
Arita Porcelain: At Home and Across the Sea
A journey through the Kyushu Ceramic Museum in Saga, tracing Arita porcelain from Edo…
Umehara Haruka
Making Kanten: A Craft Shaped by Nature
Explore how a Tokyo kanten workshop blends seaweed from three Izu shores to preserve…
Japan’s First Tea Harvest and the Hand-Picked Tea Experience
Hand-pick first-harvest leaves at a Kanagawa tea farm and discover what makes shincha, Japan's…
Rebecca Menasché
The Craft of Kissaten: Japan’s Coffee Culture Across Time
Discover Japan’s coffee culture through kissaten traditions, hand-drip craftsmanship, and the quiet charm of…
Nakazawa Hiroko
Japan’s Must-Visit Pottery Markets in 2026
Visit Japan’s top pottery markets in 2026. Find handcrafted tableware, meet artisans, and uncover…
Musubi Lab Exhibited at Shoppe Object in New York
Learn how Musubi Lab brought Tobe ware to New York's Shoppe Object trade show.
Japan’s Hidden Gem: Wakocha, the Unique Japanese Black Tea
Learn about Japanese black tea, its unique origins, and flavor diversity, plus a visit…
Nakazawa Hiroko
Discovering the Treasures of a Japanese Antique Market
Step into Japan’s antique markets and enjoy a treasure hunt through centuries of pottery,…
Nakazawa Hiroko
The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these…
A Japanese Crafts Journey in Ishikawa: From Gold Leaf to Kutani Ware
Journey through Ishikawa Prefecture with this guide to the region's traditional crafts, including Kutani…
Travels in Tobe: Where History Meets Craftsmanship
Journey through Matsuyama and Tobe, where castles, hot springs, and pottery villages intertwine.
Journey into the World of Bonsai in Tokyo
Join a hands-on bonsai workshop in Tokyo at Seikoen and explore the beauty of…
Tokyo's Best Kakigori: Where to Eat Shaved Ice Like a Local
Discover Himitsudo, Tokyo’s first shaved ice shop, serving fluffy, hand-shaved ice topped with fresh…
Nakazawa Hiroko
Uncover Japanese Distilled Gin at Fukagawa Distillery
Explore Fukagawa Distillery, a Tokyo-based gin maker blending scientific glasswork, Japanese botanicals, and artistry.
Nakazawa Hiroko
Travel Japan Through Tableware
Travel Japan through tableware this summer. Explore handcrafted pieces from Kyoto, Tokyo, Akita, and…
How Ramen Bowl Design Works: Exhibition Visit
Explore the “Art of the RAMEN Bowl” exhibit and discover how design and culture…
Visit MUSUBI KILN Crafts at Otonami Lounge Tokyo
Discover MUSUBI KILN crafts at Otonami Lounge Tokyo, a new cultural space near Tokyo…
A Perfect Spring Day Trip to Odawara Castle
Experience one of Japan’s most iconic hanami spots with a spring day trip to…
Where Edo’s Flavors Linger: Visiting Kakuyama Honten in Tsukiji
Step inside a Tsukiji workshop to see how Edo-style fu is handmade and why…
Step Back in Time at Tokyo’s Oldest Dagashi Shop
Visit Kamikawaguchiya and experience 240 years of history through nostalgic penny-shaped candies and timeless…
Plum Blossom Hanami: A Trip to Ikegami Plum Park
Team Musubi goes to Tokyo’s Ikegami Plum Park to experience breathtaking scenery, history, and…
Rebecca Menasché