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Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms

Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms

Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms
Food / Dining

Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms

See how we spent a delightful day filled with laughter and cheers amongst dancing soft pink petals savoring a beautifully packed lunch with sake.

Beautiful Tradition Enjoyed with Imari Nabeshima Ware
Food / Dining

Beautiful Tradition Enjoyed with Imari Nabeshima Ware

We prepared the table for a special family gathering to celebrate "Tango-no-Sekku," Boys' Day.

Japanese Food Culture and Seasonalities
Food / DiningCulture

Japanese Food Culture and Seasonalities

Here we will introduce the connection between Japanese food culture and the seasons as well as the etymology of shun and hatsumono.

Tobe Ware Meets Spring Yellow
Food / Dining

Tobe Ware Meets Spring Yellow

Adorn your table with the bright colors of spring, featuring traditional Tobe ware and Mino ware with sunny yellow hues.

What is Kutani Shoza Style?
Art / Craft

What is Kutani Shoza Style?

The Shoza style is a fine and gorgeous style of painting that uses Western-style paints in addition to the traditional Kutani Gosai.

From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln
Food / DiningTravel

From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln

In this issue, we would like to take a peek at some of the situations in which such tableware is actually used.

Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques to Impress
Food / Dining

Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques to Impress

Beautifully styled napkins can add a flair of elegance to any dining room table! They are especially popular in Japanese modern table settings!

My Day at the 2023 Tableware Festival
Food / Dining

My Day at the 2023 Tableware Festival

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Tableware Festival, the biggest event featuring almost all items related to tableware.

We Find Love in the Cupboard
Food / Dining

We Find Love in the Cupboard

Let us share with you some stories about our favorites that have a special place in our hearts and make our daily routines brighter and happier.

What is Kutani Mokubei Style?
Art / Craft

What is Kutani Mokubei Style?

Mokubei is a style characterized by filling blank spaces with calming red pigments.

Learning How to Plate Sashimi
Food / Dining

Learning How to Plate Sashimi

Presentation for "washoku," Japanese cuisine, plays an integral role in the enjoyment of a Japanese meal.

6 Wonderful Hand-wrapped Small Gift Packages
Lifestyle

6 Wonderful Hand-wrapped Small Gift Packages

Learn how to create six beautifully hand-wrapped Japanese gift sets, featuring teacups, chopsticks, and more.

Japanese Chopstick Rest Sets: Sending a Dainty Gift of Japanese Charm
Lifestyle

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?
Art / Craft

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
Food / Dining

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.

The Delicate Beauty of Sakura Pink Teaware
Food / Dining

The Delicate Beauty of Sakura Pink Teaware

Enjoy the gentle and calm pink hues of sakura. Pink teaware can be a beautiful addition to any tea time and will grace your table with its soothing presence.