Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 1
Found in the gastronomic heart of Kanazawa City, Crafeat offers a unique fusion of…

A Day in Usuki: An Unforgettable Journey Through History, Gastronomy, and Art
The captivating city of Usuki offers a harmonious blend of historical wonders, culinary magic,…

Kyoto Chronicles: Adventures in Art and Appetite
Join Team Musubi in Kyoto to discover pottery, savor delicious food, and explore crafts…
Shirata Ai
Discovering Unique Imari Artistry Behind Museum Doors
Explore the beauty of Ko-Imari through a visit to the Matsuoka Museum of Art,…

Home Sweet Museum: Stepping Inside the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan)
Artifacts, collected from across Japan and beyond, irrespective of their era, represent a veritable…
Tominaga Chiaki
Buyer's Travelog: Gifu, the Birthplace of Mino Ware
Gifu’s Mino ware shines at Hibino Ceramic, where we explored handcrafted donburi bowls and…
Shirata Ai
The Finest Japanese Crafts Presented at the G7 Hiroshima Summit
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which concluded on March 21, Prime Minister presented gifts…

Gotokuji: Tokyo's Famous Lucky Cat Temple
I saw many wonderful photos on Instagram, so I decided to visit Gotokuji Temple…

Tokyo's Hidden Tour: Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage
We would like to introduce the "Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage" walking tour. In this…

My Day at the 2023 Tableware Festival
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Tableware Festival, the biggest event featuring almost…

Ask the Staff: Places to Visit in Spring
Team Musubi shares favorite spring destinations in Japan, from cherry blossom views to nostalgic…

5 Items Created Through the Collaboration of Production Areas
There are many production centers in traditional crafts in japan. In recent years, some…
