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6 Wonderful Hand-wrapped Small Gift Packages
Gift giving is made easy with these wonderful small gift package ideas. And by hand-wrapping your gift, you are able to add a personal touch.
Japanese Chopstick Rest Sets: Sending a Dainty Gift of Japanese Charm
Chopstick rests may seem unassuming on a table, but they can brighten up a table and add a touch of grace to a table setting for Japanese cuisine.
What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?
Akae-kinrande is a gorgeous, sophisticated, and graceful style of Kutani ware. It has a gold design with a red background.
A MUSUBI KILN Review: Roji Associates Nambu Ironware Teapot
Nambu ironware is a type of Japanese cast iron product from Iwate Prefecture, known for its durability and heat-retaining properties.
Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware.
Umeshu: Getting To Know Japanese Plum Wine
Umeshu ranks as the second most favored souvenir for foreign tourists after sake. We now take a closer look at this remarkable drink.
Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
Today, I'd like to share with you my deep fascination and attachment with beloved kokeshi dolls.
Japanese Spring Motifs to Know
Let's take a look at some of the motifs that have been painted and loved on porcelain, ceramics, and lacquerware.
Musubi Kiln's Office Tea Satisfying Our Sweet Tooth with "Table-Style Sado"
For our third office get together, we decided to change things up and try a modern, casual variation of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?
Yoshidaya style’s charm is its use of translucent pigment and delicate painting style, as well as its refined, extremely skillfully-drawn pictures.
What is Akae-Saibyo "Iidaya" style?
Akae-saibyo–red dots and lines with intricate detalization–has an eye-catching, detailed beauty.
What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?
Sometsuke is a style that paints a canvas only in indigo pigments. The beauty of this style attracts the viewer with its subtleness.
Ask the Staff: Places to Visit in Spring
As the chill of winter starts to ease and the days become longer, each of us at MUSUBI KILN reflect upon spring memories and destinations we might want to revisit.
Experience the soft, fresh aroma and smooth texture of Kishu cypress with the Hollowed Out Bento Box Series and boost the pleasure of your bento box lunches.
Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery
Discover the inspiration behind Kaichiro’s beautiful designs and the process of making Hutlery products.
I still vividly remember those few months when my culinary repertoire was limited to mashed veggies, yogurt and oatmeal with cut bananas.
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