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A Refreshing Summer Kappo Dining Experience with Celadon
Enter the world of celadon, a timeless and serene shade that gracefully shifts from white to light green.

Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki
Learn about tsuiki from master craftsman Nishikata Ryota, who creates intricate metal pieces in the pursuit of perfection.

Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF
Discover Chef Peter Hemsley's Aphotic, where traditional Japanese tableware and traceable seafood mesh seamlessly.

My Path with Japanese Cuisine: A Chef’s Tale
Learn about Chef Ricardo Komori's unique journey and how he blends Japanese culinary techniques with Portuguese heritage.

Slurping Summer: Noodle Dishes Loved in Japan
Stay cool this summer with Japan's favorite cold noodles. Learn about refreshing somen, soba, udon, and hiyashi chuka.

Summer Celebration with Celadon
As summer graces us with its long days and warm evenings, there’s no better way to celebrate life’s special moments than by gathering around a beautifully set table.

Understanding the Differences: Kimono vs Yukata
Learn about the unique roles of kimono and yukata in Japanese culture, their history, and their distinct differences.

Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part Two: Kaiseki Restaurant Gentouan
We visited Gentouan, a historic kaiseki restaurant with exquisite seasonal dishes, antique tableware, and serene elegance.

Enjoy the Summer Season: Introducing the Perfect Gift Ideas
Discover Japanese gifts perfect for summer, featuring treasures like Edo glass bowls and Bizen wind bells, and more.

Explore the delicious versatility of donburi with our top 5 menus. Discover classics like gyudon, katsudon, and more.

A Guide to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Noh and Kabuki
Learn about Noh and Kabuki, Japan's traditional performing arts, with our guide on origins, tips, theaters and more.

Summer Vitality: Unagi Rice in a Donabe Pot
Learn how to set the table for one of Japan's summer favorites, grilled unagi eel. Featuring clay donabe pots and sometsuke blue and white bowls.

Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part One: Long-Established Kissaten "Iwata Coffee"
Discover Iwata Coffee in Kamakura, a beloved kissaten since 1945, known for nostalgic ambiance and delightful pancakes.

Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and highlights the beauty of kaiseki-style dishes.

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
Learn about ochugen, the Japanese tradition of midyear gift-giving. Explore its history, timing, and the perfect gifts.

Real Wasabi Wonders: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Sushi and Soba Essential
Discover the secrets of real wasabi and learn about its rich history, unique cultivation, and unforgettable taste.