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A Procession of Pottery: Onsen in Hakone
Novelist Michael Pronko shares insight into his grand, traditional tableware experience while visiting an onsen in Hakone.

Kanpai! Celebrate in Style with Japanese Drinkware
Discover a range of Japanese drinkware, from sake cups to rocks glasses, that will make every kanpai moment even merrier.

Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City
Explore three Okayama cultural hotspots with Team Musubi in the birthplace of stunning Japanese pottery called Bizen ware.

Seeing Double: A Series of Sets
Meet your match with these Japanese tableware sets of two, ideal for gifting or sharing meals and drinks with a loved one.

Nambu Ironware Comfort: Crafting the Perfect Sukiyaki Night
A meal together is transformed into a warm and delightful event with a sukiyaki dinner, especially when it's centered around the traditional Nambu ironware cast iron pot.

Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans
This time, we embarked on a two-day, one-night trip to visit Kutani ware artists in Nomi City and Kaga City.

Serenity with Japanese Tea and Exquisite Celadon
Take the opportunity to reserve time for a mini-retreat that caters to both your senses and soul. Savor this moment, relax, and allow yourself to be enveloped in tranquility.

Bites of Blessings: Osechi Ryori on Elegant Small Plates
Welcome the New Year with a festive table for an easy-to-prepare yet elegant osechi dining experience.

Kanazawa's Timeless Charm: The Higashi Chaya District
Take a step back in time as you wander the cobblestoned paths of the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa.

The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln
At MUSUBI's office, we took advantage of lunchtime to host our own year-end party, turning our communal table into a vibrant and delicious feast.

A New Year's Eve Soba Celebration
As the final hours of the year tick away, Japan embraces a delightful culinary tradition that symbolizes crossing from the old year into the new: toshi-koshi soba.

Discovering the Art of Bizen Ware: A Journey Through Hozan Kiln's Legacy
Step into Hozan Kiln and explore Bizen ware’s rich history, fiery craftsmanship, and beauty shaped by clay and flame.

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 1
Found in the gastronomic heart of Kanazawa City, Crafeat offers a unique fusion of lacquerware excellence and culinary artistry.

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 2
Envision a dining experience where each dish, born from the bounties of local seas and mountains, is cradled in lacquerware excellence.

Tosen Kiln: Kyoto's Ceramic Heritage and Future
Step into the storied world of Kyoto's ceramic artistry with the esteemed Tosen Kiln.

Enjoying a Japanese Winter Solstice
Feel the essence of the winter solstice in Japanese culture, a moment to share in the enduring beauty and abundance of winter.