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Recipe for Success: Hasegawa Akari's Secret to Delicious Meals
Hasegawa Akari, a home cooking expert, is pioneering a new wave in traditional Japanese kitchens with her wide variety of dishes that are tasty and stylish .

From Daikon Delight to Gobo Glam: Celebrating Japan's Beloved Veggies
Dive into the world of Japanese vegetables, and discover how they enrich Japanese cuisine through their flavors, textures, and colors.

Hand in Hand, Rebuilding the Treasured Traditional Crafts of Ishikawa
An update on the Musubi Love project, our collective effort to send support to victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

If you've got a calendar of celebrations coming, this gift guide offers top ideas for auspicious presents for your host.

Sushi with Stylish Maki-e Glass Rectangle Plates
Sushi is commonly plated on porcelain or wooden plates, we chose exquisite transparent glass plates for our table setting.

A Sakura Tea Party in a Wave of Beauty
Find inspiration in our table setting for a sakura tea party, featuring Hasami ware porcelain with the Seigaiha pattern.

Imperfect Beauty: Cracking the Code of Kannyu
Discover the history of kannyu, the name of the crackled finish on glazed ceramic, dating as far back as the 10th century.

Rising Star of Japanese Home Cooking: Hasegawa Akari
Our interview with chef Akari Hasegawa explores her journey of revolutionizing Japanese home cooking with simple recipes.

Red Flares of Beauty: Unveiling the Charms of the Clay
Reminiscent of autumn leaves or fireflies, the red spotting on gohonde pottery is from a technique discovered by accident.

An Enchanting Japanese Tea Party with Kutani Stoneware
Spend a warm afternoon with friends chatting over a Japanese tea party table featuring vibrant Kutani stoneware tea cups.

Setsubun: Celebrating Japan's Unique Springtime Festival
Find inspiration in our Sestubun table setting, creating an auspicious atmosphere to celebrate the unique spring festival.

The Spirit of Chado Unboxed: The Perfect Matcha Tea Setting
Create your very own matcha sanctuary at home with the ambiance that captures the serene spirit of a Japanese tea ceremony.

How to Season Nambu Ironware Nabe
The Nambu Ironware Nabe Cast Iron Pot is a unique and convenient piece of Nambu ironware, a traditional craft from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku region.

The beauty of Seto ware porcelain is showcased in our table setting, featuring a delightful combination of chirashi on charming plates from SINGAMA.

A Fusion Feast of Tofu and Bizen Ware in an Age-Old Homestead
Team Musubi visited a centuries-old farmhouse — now a restaurant serving delicious tofu dishes exclusively in Bizen ware.

Colorful Craft: Fujii Yuya's Journey of Chopstick Artistry
Meet the artist behind Matsukan's hand-painted Crystal chopsticks, sharing the incredible path he took to master the craft.