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Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin

Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin

Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin
Art / Craft

Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin

"Chinkin" is a technique that elegantly decorates the lustrous surface of lacquerware with gold.

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware
Art / Craft

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware

Lacquerware is a representative Japanese craft. Its smooth, moist texture and elegant luminous beauty have a unique charm all their own.

What is "Iwai-bashi"? The special festival chopsticks
Food / DiningCulture

What is "Iwai-bashi"? The special festival chopsticks

"Iwai-bashi (special festival chopsticks)" are chopsticks, shaved thin on both ends, and used for celebratory meals such as New Year's and wedding ceremonies.

Celebratory Rabbit Items for the Year 2023
LifestyleCulture

Celebratory Rabbit Items for the Year 2023

In association with the year of the Rabbit, we would like to introduce Musubi Kiln's recommended 6 products with a rabbit motif that are perfect for the New Year.

Osechi ryori: Culinary Art Celebrating the New Year
Food / DiningCulture

Osechi ryori: Culinary Art Celebrating the New Year

We'll show you different styles on how to serve Osechi ryori from the traditional three tiers Jubako style presentation to a one-plate serving style.

How to Use a Chakoro Tea Incense Burner
LifestyleInterior

How to Use a Chakoro Tea Incense Burner

A Chakoro spreads the relaxing aroma of Japanese tea leaves in its surroundings by slowly roasting Japanese tea leaves and twigs over a small flame.

Let's Make a Dining Scene More Enjoyable with Chopstick Rests!
Food / Dining

Let's Make a Dining Scene More Enjoyable with Chopstick Rests!

It is not easy to prepare a set of plates and table mats, but a small but eye-catching chopstick rests will simply make your table more colorful than usual.

Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki
Art / Craft

Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki

"Kaga Mizuhiki" was the first three-dimensional mizuhiki craft in Japan, which had previously been used for flat items such as betrothal gifts and special envelopes.

Japanese Tableware for Children
Food / DiningLifestyle

Japanese Tableware for Children

We have carefully chosen 5 items that are suitable for children's needs and that children will love.

Looking for a Perfect Pair Gift?
Lifestyle

Looking for a Perfect Pair Gift?

Sharing matching items with someone is double the joy and can make a partner feel closer to each other's presence even when apart.

The Chopsticks Musubi Kiln Staffs Hold Dear
Food / DiningLifestyle

The Chopsticks Musubi Kiln Staffs Hold Dear

The cupboard in the MUSUBI KILN office is lined with the same chopsticks as shown on our website. We asked our staff what their favorite chopsticks are.

Taking a peek at cups used by Musubi Kiln's office staff!
Food / DiningLifestyle

Taking a peek at cups used by Musubi Kiln's office staff!

Most of the products we carry at MUSUBI KILN are available in our office. In this issue, we asked the MUSUBI KILN staff about their favorite cups!

The Charm of Japanese Bamboo Food Picks
Food / Dining

The Charm of Japanese Bamboo Food Picks

Bamboo decorative food picks with cute motifs are one of the traditional bamboo crafts that have supported Japanese life since ancient times.

An Autumn Excursion with Japanese Tableware
Food / DiningArt / Craft

An Autumn Excursion with Japanese Tableware

Japanese tableware recommended for picnics, camping, and for other outdoor activities. In this issue, we would like to share with you how we used each item.

Tasteful Gifts for Green Tea Lovers
Lifestyle

Tasteful Gifts for Green Tea Lovers

Nowadays, it is readily available in plastic bottles, but why not take the time to brew a cup of delicious green tea and enjoy the original taste and atmosphere of Japan?

A Chopsticks Set for Amazing Gifts
Lifestyle

A Chopsticks Set for Amazing Gifts

Gifting chopsticks has taken on special meanings. Care and forethought goes into each pair of chopsticks presented to someone as a gift.