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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.

Noh and Kabuki: A Look into Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
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.

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





