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Fall Table Decor to Dazzle Your Dinner Guests
Create a dazzling fall table with warm hues, layered textures, and seasonal dishes on lacquerware and Mino ware plates.

No Ticket Required: Traditional Japanese Souvenirs
Bring Japan home with five handcrafted items, featuring iconic motifs like Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and more.

For Everything There is a Season: Japan’s Solar Terms
Learn about Japan’s 24 solar terms, nijushi-sekki, that reveal the subtle seasonal changes beyond the four seasons.

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year
Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. These pieces bring tradition to every gathering.

Fall into Elegance: Gift Ideas Featuring Maple and Ginkgo Motifs
Explore autumn-inspired Japanese gift ideas with maple and ginkgo motifs, symbolizing harmony, longevity, and peace.

Set for Fall: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Discover Musubi Mono's fall dinnerware sets. Rich red and green designs make these pieces perfect for seasonal tables.

Cute and Cozy: A Dinner Party for Animal Lovers
Have a dinner party for animal lovers with playful Hasami cat-themed bowls, warm-toned Yamanaka lacquerware, and other adorable items.

Buy Yourself Flowers: Floral-covered Gift Ideas
Explore six floral Japanese gift ideas, from sakura chopsticks to camellia vases, for year-round beauty beyond winter.

All You Need to Make Matcha at Home
Discover how to make matcha at home with easy instructions, plus information on the essential tools you'll need.

Aesthetics of Japanese Traditional Colors
Explore Japan's traditional colors, from fiery red to serene blue, rooted in nature and centuries of craftsmanship.

Last Call for Christmas and Year-end Gift Shoppers!
Find last-minute Christmas and year-end gifts. Shop Japanese tableware, home goods, and more to spread some holiday joy.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Walk through a Samurai's Path of Tea
Team Musubi experienced the uniqueness of Japanese tea ceremonies at Komaba Warakuan, a chado school with samurai roots.

Buying on a Budget for Daily-Use Japanese Tableware
Explore budget-friendly tableware for daily use. Discover rice bowls, chopsticks, and more without breaking the bank.

What Is the Meaning of Animals Painted on Japanese Tableware?
Discover the symbolism of animal motifs in Japanese tableware, and how they reflect seasons, convey well-wishes, and more.

The World of Ashirai: Japanese Fall Tables Adorned with Foliage
Discover ashirai, the leafy garnishes of that bring elegance to Japanese autumn tables, plus tips on using them at home.

Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation
Explore IWA 5's story, from Richard Geoffroy's Dom Pérignon roots to his innovative journey into Japanese sake in Toyama.