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Japanese Otsumami: Easy Karaage Recipe & Izakaya Bites
Enjoy a night in with otsumami, classic izakaya bar bites like yakitori and pickles, plus a quick and easy karaage recipe.

An Introduction to Japanese Ceramic Glazes
Explore the history, varieties, and beauty of Japanese ceramic glazes and how they transform pottery into works of art.

Add a touch of summer to your home with Japanese vases, featuring cool tones, vibrant colors, and artisanal details.

Guide to Japanese Whiskey Glasses
The golden glow of whiskey—an age-old distilled spirit with roots in medieval Scotland and Ireland—is now beloved and produced all over the world. Japan, too,...

Discovering the Charms of Japanese Whisky
Read further to learn about what Japanese whisky is about, its history, and all of its charms!

7 Actually Useful Table Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover 7 unique Japanese table accessories, from soy sauce dispensers to spice holders, that add charm to every meal.

Tokyo's Best Kakigori: Where to Eat Shaved Ice Like a Local
Discover Himitsudo, Tokyo’s first shaved ice shop, serving fluffy, hand-shaved ice topped with fresh fruit syrups.

Celebrate Summer with a Japanese Festival Party!
Make a party extraordinary by bringing the joyful spirit of a Japanese festival, called "Omatsuri" in Japanese, into your dining room for a fun-filled party!

5 Motifs That Feel Like Japanese Summer
In this issue, we introduce five motifs that make you feel the summer in Japan, and suggest recommended items associated with each.

Recipe: Hearty Katsudon & Matching Table Setting
Learn how to make katsudon at home with our easy recipe and tips, plus everything to complete your donburi table.

Learn how to choose, care for, and enjoy bamboo saibashi cooking chopsticks, essential tools for everyday kitchen use.

How to Care for Japanese Copper Cookware
Learn how to care for Japanese copper cookware, from seasoning to cleaning, so it stays beautiful and functional.

Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Discover the quiet beauty of Japan’s traditional sparklers, senko-hanabi, handheld fireworks.

Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers
Learn about Japan's vibrant summer flowers, and how each type brings a unique charm, color, and fragrance to the season.

Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature: Yamaura Saori
Explore the quiet beauty of Yamaura Saori’s hand-shaped ceramics, inspired by nature, daily life, and white glaze.

Japanese Charm for Every Room: Thoughtful Home Decor Gifts
From wind chimes to incense burners, explore Japanese decor pieces that bring quiet charm and graceful detail to any room.





