Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
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.
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
The Fascinating World of Japanese Vending Machines
Team Musubi visited Pippon! to learn more about Japan’s unique vending machines, their history,…
Art Exhibition Guide: “Scenes with Flower Containers”
Japanese flower containers, from tea ceremony traditions to modern art, take center stage at…
Exploring Japanese Green Tea at Aozuru-chaho
Visit Aozuru Tea House in Tokyo and learn about single-origin sencha with insights from…
Nakazawa Hiroko
Luxury Tokyo Hotels: Where Art Meets Tradition
Discover Tokyo hotels where art meets history. From serene gardens to cultural havens, enjoy…
Ito Ryo
Tokyo's Toyosu Market: Stories from the World's Largest Fish Market
Explore Toyosu Market, the world’s largest fish market, and the people and stories behind…
Ito Ryo
The Art of Community in Higashi-Iwase
Discover Higashi-Iwase’s revival led by Masuda Ryuichiro, turning a once-declining town into a vibrant…
Glass from the Past: A Visit to the Hirota Glass Japanese Glass Museum
Journey through time at Hirota Glass Museum, where the legacy of vintage Japanese glass…
Dana Melanz
Kawasaki Daishi Furin-Ichi: Exploring 800 Types of Japanese Wind Chimes
Explore over 800 Japanese wind chimes at the Kawasaki Daishi Furin Festival, a celebration…
Ito Ryo