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Your Guide to Japanese Flower Vases
Discover how Japanese vases bring artistry to home decor, with diverse shapes, materials, designs, and ikebana tips.

The Birth of a Dragon at Tosen Kiln
Learn more about how Tosen Kiln’s artisans revived the rare kyu-gosu pigment to craft bold, hand-painted dragon motifs.

Hasegawa Akari's Winter Donabe Recipe: Roast Pork
Try Akari Hasegawa's winter donabe roast pork recipe. Tender pork, potatoes, and rich sake broth in one simple dish.

Hasegawa Akari's Winter Donabe Recipe: Green Minestrone with Spinach and Cauliflower
Warm up with a delightful minestrone soup recipe by Hasegawa Akari, rich in nutrients and perfect as a cozy winter meals.

Keshiki Bonsai: Create Your Own Miniature Landscape
Craft your own Keshiki Bonsai at sinajina in Tokyo. Learn to create a miniature landscape and bring nature to your home.

Discover the charm of Japanese chopstick rests. Explore their uses, placement tips, benefits, and creative designs.

How to Use a Chakoro Tea Incense Burner
Experience the calming aroma of roasted Japanese tea leaves with a chakoro incense burner for refined relaxation.

How to Set a Minimalist Japanese Table
Learn to create serene table settings with Japanese aesthetics. Explore tips on spacing, plating, and seasonal details.

Steeped in Pink: A Playful Take on Japanese Afternoon Tea
Create a charming Japanese-themed afternoon tea with soft pink hues, blooming florals, and traditional teaware.

The Artistry of Nakazato Ichiro: Elegance Born at the Fingertips
Meet Nakazato Ichiro, whose chrysanthemum carvings continue the centuries-old Mikawachi ware legacy on white porcelain.

5 Perfect Gifts for Couples to Enjoy Together
Discover the best gifts for couples, like elegant sake sets and chopsticks, to celebrate love and create special moments.

Vegan Washoku: Restaurant Saido’s New Japanese Cuisine
Saido reimagines Japanese cuisine with plant-based, alcohol-free, MSG-free dishes, offering a fresh take on tradition.

Where Sakura Meets Momiji: A Fantastical Season of Elegance
Learn about unkin, a Japanese design blending sakura’s petals and momiji’s hues in art, tableware, and timeless decor.

Discover Okan: Japan's Best-Kept Secret for Winter Warmth
Discover okan, Japan's warm sake tradition. Learn its history, preparation, and pairing tips for a cozy winter experience.

Create a serene winter table with celadon, glass, and woodware, bringing warmth and frosty charm to your dining space.

Exploring Japanese Green Tea at Aozuru-chaho
Visit Aozuru Tea House in Tokyo and learn about single-origin sencha with insights from French tea master Florent Weugue.