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Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast

Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast

Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast
Food / Dining

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
Food / Dining

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
Art / CraftTravel

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
Food / Dining

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.

IWA's Sake Brewing in Toyama
Food / Dining

IWA's Sake Brewing in Toyama

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
Food / Dining

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
Lifestyle

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
Food / DiningTravel

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
Food / Dining

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
Food / Dining

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
LifestyleCulture

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
Food / Dining

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
Art / Craft

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.

8 Sake Gifts for Beginners
Food / DiningLifestyle

8 Sake Gifts for Beginners

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
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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
Food / DiningTravel

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.