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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 treasure chest for us.

Buyer's Travelog: Gifu, the Birthplace of Mino Ware
Gifu’s Mino ware shines at Hibino Ceramic, where we explored handcrafted donburi bowls and innovative pottery designs.

Come and Discover the Charm of Japan's Izakaya Culture
We will introduce Japan’s izakaya culture and tips on how to enjoy an izakaya to those unfamiliar with its charm and interested in visiting one someday.

Gotokuji: Tokyo's Famous Lucky Cat Temple
I saw many wonderful photos on Instagram, so I decided to visit Gotokuji Temple to explore how the lucky cat is placed and loved and to discover their secrets.

Tokyo's Hidden Tour: Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage
We would like to introduce the "Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage" walking tour. In this tour, you will visit shrines and temples dedicated to the Seven Gods.

From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln
In this issue, we would like to take a peek at some of the situations in which such tableware is actually used.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware.

Ask the Staff: Places to Visit in Spring
Team Musubi shares favorite spring destinations in Japan, from cherry blossom views to nostalgic flavors and hidden gems.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 1
Kutani ware was introduced in 1655, during the early Edo period (1603-1868), by Maeda Toshiharu, the Lord of Kaga-Daishoji Domain.