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The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware
Food / DiningArt / Craft

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware

In our ongoing exploration of Japanese tableware, we have had the privilege of interviewing skilled artisans from various kilns.

Savoring Umami: A Deep Dive Into Japanese Kappo Cuisine
Food / Dining

Savoring Umami: A Deep Dive Into Japanese Kappo Cuisine

The team from Musubi Kiln visited "Kisaku," a Kappo-style restaurant nestled in Azabu Juban, Tokyo. We had the privilege of speaking with the Chef, Yoshiaki Mori.

Ume Preparation Final: The Homestyle Plum Delights
Food / Dining

Ume Preparation Final: The Homestyle Plum Delights

Finally after several days of committed plum work, here is the time to enjoy the fruits of our labor!

Matsuba Tatami: Returning to the Original Inspiration
Art / Craft

Matsuba Tatami: Returning to the Original Inspiration

Learn how Matsuba Tatami brings new life to traditional tatami with handcrafted coasters, book covers, and yoga mats.

Summer Celadon with Black
Food / Dining

Summer Celadon with Black

The tranquil light blue of celadon can be matched with the unexpected choice of black for a striking summer table decor.

Ready for Hot Summer: Making Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)
Food / Dining

Ready for Hot Summer: Making Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)

This is a memory from my elementary school days, on the day of the school sports festival.

Savoring the Fruits of Summer with Charming Tobe Ware
Food / Dining

Savoring the Fruits of Summer with Charming Tobe Ware

Indulge in a celebration of summer's bounty that is as visually enchanting as it is delicious.

Design and Delight: Personalizing Your Daruma Doll
LifestyleInterior

Design and Delight: Personalizing Your Daruma Doll

If you have ever chanced upon a cheery and chubby round doll colored in red and white at a store or a restaurant, you've likely already made the acquaintance of a "Daruma" doll.

A Menu-Inspired Gift Selection for Japanese Cuisine Enthusiasts
Food / DiningLifestyle

A Menu-Inspired Gift Selection for Japanese Cuisine Enthusiasts

When you want to give a gift to family or friends who love Japanese cuisine, why not consider giving them something unique like Japanese tableware?

A Home Celebration with Festive Arita Ware
Food / Dining

A Home Celebration with Festive Arita Ware

Create a celebratory table setting with porcelain Arita ware Jubako bento boxes and gorgeous stackable gold bowls.

Home Sweet Museum: Stepping Inside the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan)
Art / CraftTravel

Home Sweet Museum: Stepping Inside the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan)

Artifacts, collected from across Japan and beyond, irrespective of their era, represent a veritable treasure chest for us.

A Tasty Tour of Japan's Seasonal Summer Sweets
Food / Dining

A Tasty Tour of Japan's Seasonal Summer Sweets

Japanese summer confections are crafted to express the season's bountiful offerings and provide soothing solace during the hot weather.

Glimpses into the Traditional Styles of Cuisine Ware
Food / DiningArt / Craft

Glimpses into the Traditional Styles of Cuisine Ware

This article will introduce to you the diverse variations in style, texture and colors of porcelain ware and other cuisine ware throughout the country.

Pastel Perfection with a Jubako Bento Box Luncheon
Food / Dining

Pastel Perfection with a Jubako Bento Box Luncheon

The gentle-colored Jubako bento boxes from Arita Porcelain Lab's Conic series are uniquely designed to incorporate the traditional beauty of matte porcelain with modern functionality.

Serene Sunshine: Japanese Teatime in Pastel
Food / Dining

Serene Sunshine: Japanese Teatime in Pastel

The refreshing pastel green Arita ware with stylish black teaware make for a serene and relaxing stage to soak in the afternoon rays of summer sunshine.

Defining Modern Lacquerware, a Journey of a Northern Craftsperson
Art / Craft

Defining Modern Lacquerware, a Journey of a Northern Craftsperson

Yoshita Kasho is well known in Japan for his innovative designs using traditional techniques of lacquerware craft.