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Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast
Discover the layered beauty of a Japanese breakfast table with Yamanaka lacquerware. Featuring oryoki bowls, bamboo basketry coasters, and more.

The Nutritious Magic of Japanese Mushrooms
Explore the rich flavors and health benefits of delicious Japanese mushrooms like shiitake, matsutake, and maitake.

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 comes to life.

Ready for Fall: Chawanmushi Topped for the Season
With an assortment of stunning tableware, from deep red lacquerware bento boxes to colorful porcelain bowls, each piece is chosen to showcase our featured menu of sushi and chawanmushi.

Discover IWA, where Japan's ancient sake traditions merge with French winemaking artistry, led by legend Richard Geoffroy.

A Harvest of Sweets: Discovering Fall Wagashi
Discover fall wagashi that embody the flavors of autumn in Japan. Learn about nerikiri, kurikinton, ohagi, and more.

Enchanting Autumn Gift Ideas with Rabbit and Moon Motifs
Celebrate autumn with enchanting rabbit and moon motifs in our unique gift collection, evoking the serene beauty of fall.

Onigiri Facts that Even Native Japanese People Don’t Know
Uncover surprising facts about onigiri, including insights from the owner of Onigiri Bongo, a beloved Tokyo onigiri shop.

Otsukimi Party under the Autumn Moon
The otsukimi “moon viewing” tradition invites families and friends to come together to celebrate nature's beauty.

A Culinary Farewell to Summer: Sudachi Soba Delight
There is no better way to savor the season’s final moments than through the delicate, refreshing flavors of sudachi and soba noodles.

Autumn's Embrace: The Warm Hues of Japan's Fall Flowers
Embrace Japanese autumn with the warm hues of osmanthus, chrysanthemums, and spider lilies, and learn about their meaning.

Shine Muscat: The Sweet Jewel of Japanese Grapes
Learn about Japan's Shine Muscat grape, famous for its juicy, seedless perfection, expensive price, and sweet-tart flavor.

Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space
Meet Yamada Yoshiaki, a master of Kutani ware painting whose intricate sketches blend nature's beauty with blank space.

Discover 8 sake gifts ideal for beginners. From traditional cups to elegant sets, these items are perfect any occasion.

Hasegawa Akari's Summer Donabe Recipe: Steamed Tofu and Pork
Create a light yet flavorful donabe dish at home with this recipe from chef Hasegawa Akari, perfect for summer.

Discovering the Art of Sake Pairing at Shuzen Sameshima
Explore a nine-course meal at Shuzen Sameshima, where traditional kappo cuisine is complemented by expertly paired sake.