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Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke

Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke

Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Food / Dining

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
LifestyleCulture

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
Food / DiningTravel

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.

A Refreshing Table: Recommended Blue Dinnerware for the Summer Season
Lifestyle

A Refreshing Table: Recommended Blue Dinnerware for the Summer Season

Welcome summer with a selection of blue Japanese tableware, perfect for adding a refreshing touch to your table.

An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants
Food / Dining

An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants

Create a serene summer tea setting inspired by Asakusa's Hozuki Market, featuring exquisite floral Imari plates, black Arita porcelain, and modern bento boxes.

Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance
Art / Craft

Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance

Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his exciting vision for the future.

Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates
Food / Dining

Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates

Enjoy a tablescape that masterfully blends the unique creativity of Japanese craftsmanship with the artistry of French-inspired Japanese cuisine.

Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware
Art / Craft

Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware

At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique glazes.

From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans
Art / Craft

From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans

Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.

Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata
Food / Dining

Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata

Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year.

How to Care for Your Japanese Chopsticks
Lifestyle

How to Care for Your Japanese Chopsticks

Learn how to care for your Japanese chopsticks with tips on washing, storing, and knowing when to replace them.

Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables
Food / Dining

Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables

Kyoto's produce, celebrated for its rich flavors and distinct shapes, brings a touch of seasonal charm to a summer meal.

How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners
Lifestyle

How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners

Learn how to use chopsticks in our step-by-step guide, including everything from holding the chopsticks to handling them.

Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks
Lifestyle

Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks

Learn how to pick the perfect chopsticks with our detailed guide on the best materials, sizes, shapes, designs, and more.

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
Art / Craft

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI

Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Art / Craft

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series

Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.