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Water Cuisine: How Soft Water Shapes Japan’s Traditional Food Culture
Explore how Japan’s soft water influences everything from dashi to sake in traditional Japanese cuisine.

Discover Japanese plates, their sizes, uses, and traditions, with tips to enhance dining and table presentation.

Layers of Delight: Hosting with a Shokado Bento Box
Set a stunning tablescape with the Hibino Modern Shokado Bento Box, creating a sleek design and elegant layout.

Radiant Reds: Japanese Tableware to Brighten Celebrations
Explore the meaning of red in Japanese tableware, from lacquerware to Edo Kiriko, adding charm to joyful celebrations.

The New Shokado Style: How To Use Hibino Modern Bento Boxes
Discover Hibino's Modern Shokado Bento Box, a blend of traditional and modern design, plus tips on use and presentation.

Warm up with oden, Japan's comforting winter delicacy. Explore its history, key ingredients, and tips to make it at home.

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Japanese Rice Bowl
Discover the perfect Japanese rice bowl. Explore materials, designs, shapes, and sizes to match your style.

Exploring Japan’s Crab Cuisine from Coast to Table
Discover Japan's crab cuisine, from snow and king crab to iconic dishes and winter's most celebrated seafood tradition.

Learn about the types of Japanese bowls, with details on their uses and unique designs for every occasion.

Accent with Red and Gold for a Bright Start to the Year
Celebrate the New Year with red and gold tableware, adding joy, elegance, and prosperity to your festive gatherings.

Aged to Wooden Perfection: The Secrets of Kioke Barrel Soy Sauce
Learn about kioke soy sauce aging at Yugeta Shoyu, where rare ingredients and wooden barrels create unmatched flavors.

Autumn’s Charm: A Guide to Enjoying Japan's Red Maple Trees
Experience Japan's momiji-gari tradition as red maple leaves transform the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum with autumn's beauty.

Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware
Learn about Bizen ware artisan Mori Toshiaki, and his unique forms, experimental firing, and a bold vision for the future.

Welcoming Good Fortune via the Japanese Entryway
Explore the cultural role, etiquette, and design of the Japanese genkan, plus tips to bring its charm to your entryway.

From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai
Set a festive table for Kagami Biraki with red accents, elegant lacquerware, and more to celebrate the New Year.

A Puzzling Beauty: Japanese Rock Gardens
Explore the beauty of Japanese rock gardens, their history, unique design, and how they offer a peaceful escape.