Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
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
Toguri Museum of Art: Enchanted by the Beauty of Nabeshima and Kinrande
Explore the Toguri Museum, known for its beautiful collection of Hizen porcelain, including Imari…
Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF
Discover Chef Peter Hemsley's Aphotic, where traditional Japanese tableware and traceable seafood mesh seamlessly.
Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part Two: Kaiseki Restaurant Gentouan
We visited Gentouan, a historic kaiseki restaurant with exquisite seasonal dishes, antique tableware, and…
Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part One: Long-Established Kissaten "Iwata Coffee"
Discover Iwata Coffee in Kamakura, a beloved kissaten since 1945, known for nostalgic ambiance…
Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real
Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the…
Ito Ryo
Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and…
Visiting “TOFU SHOKUDO”: Secrets of Tofu Making and Its Appeal as an Ingredient
At restaurant TOFU SHOKUDO in Tokyo, we learned how tofu is made and its…
Ito Ryo
Explore Asakusa MUSUBI KILN Style
Explore Asakusa's hidden gems beyond Senso-ji with a Sumida River cruise, geta shop, and…
Beauty Secrets of Ume and Sakura: Discover at Japanese Cosmetic Museum
We visit the Beni Museum, named after the brilliant red hue made of safflower.
Exploring Hataman Touen Gallery
We visit the Hatamen Touen Gallery and speak with the company's president, Hataishi Shinji.
Precious Jewels: Tokyo's Exquisite Lacquerware Collection
We take a walk through the history of lacquerware at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum…
Exploring Artistic Kyoto’s Ceramic Culture
Take a trip to Kyoto with Team Musubi, exploring the ancient city's renowned artisans…
Zhao Minyi
Visiting Arita City: The Past and Present of Kaiseki Tableware
Team Musubi went on a historical journey to learn about the main production area…
Shirata Ai
KURASHIKI MUSEUM OF FOLK-CRAFT
We visit one of Japan's most popular cultural spots, the Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft,…
Hand in Hand, Rebuilding the Treasured Traditional Crafts of Ishikawa
An update on the Musubi Love project, our collective effort to send support to…
A Procession of Pottery: Onsen in Hakone
Novelist Michael Pronko shares insight into his grand, traditional tableware experience while visiting an…
Michael Pronko
Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City
Explore three Okayama cultural hotspots with Team Musubi in the birthplace of stunning Japanese…
Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans
This time, we embarked on a two-day, one-night trip to visit Kutani ware artists…
Shirata Ai
Kanazawa's Timeless Charm: The Higashi Chaya District
Take a step back in time as you wander the cobblestoned paths of the…