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Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City

Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City

Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City
Art / CraftTravel

Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City

Explore three Okayama cultural hotspots with Team Musubi in the birthplace of stunning Japanese pottery called Bizen ware.

Seeing Double: A Series of Sets
Lifestyle

Seeing Double: A Series of Sets

Meet your match with these Japanese tableware sets of two, ideal for gifting or sharing meals and drinks with a loved one.

Nambu Ironware Comfort: Crafting the Perfect Sukiyaki Night
Food / Dining

Nambu Ironware Comfort: Crafting the Perfect Sukiyaki Night

A meal together is transformed into a warm and delightful event with a sukiyaki dinner, especially when it's centered around the traditional Nambu ironware cast iron pot.

Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans
Art / Craft

Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans

This time, we embarked on a two-day, one-night trip to visit Kutani ware artists in Nomi City and Kaga City.

Serenity with Japanese Tea and Exquisite Celadon
Food / Dining

Serenity with Japanese Tea and Exquisite Celadon

Take the opportunity to reserve time for a mini-retreat that caters to both your senses and soul. Savor this moment, relax, and allow yourself to be enveloped in tranquility.

Bites of Blessings: Osechi Ryori on Elegant Small Plates
Food / Dining

Bites of Blessings: Osechi Ryori on Elegant Small Plates

Welcome the New Year with a festive table for an easy-to-prepare yet elegant osechi dining experience.

Kanazawa's Timeless Charm: The Higashi Chaya District
Travel

Kanazawa's Timeless Charm: The Higashi Chaya District

Take a step back in time as you wander the cobblestoned paths of the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa.

The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln
Food / DiningLifestyle

The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln

At MUSUBI's office, we took advantage of lunchtime to host our own year-end party, turning our communal table into a vibrant and delicious feast.

A New Year's Eve Soba Celebration
Food / Dining

A New Year's Eve Soba Celebration

As the final hours of the year tick away, Japan embraces a delightful culinary tradition that symbolizes crossing from the old year into the new: toshi-koshi soba.

Discovering the Art of Bizen Ware: A Journey Through Hozan Kiln's Legacy
Art / CraftTravel

Discovering the Art of Bizen Ware: A Journey Through Hozan Kiln's Legacy

Step into Hozan Kiln and explore Bizen ware’s rich history, fiery craftsmanship, and beauty shaped by clay and flame.

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 1
Food / DiningArt / CraftTravel

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 1

Found in the gastronomic heart of Kanazawa City, Crafeat offers a unique fusion of lacquerware excellence and culinary artistry.

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 2
Food / DiningArt / CraftTravel

Crafeat: Tasting the Tradition of Japanese Artistry and Cuisine, Part 2

Envision a dining experience where each dish, born from the bounties of local seas and mountains, is cradled in lacquerware excellence.

Tosen Kiln: Kyoto's Ceramic Heritage and Future
Art / Craft

Tosen Kiln: Kyoto's Ceramic Heritage and Future

Step into the storied world of Kyoto's ceramic artistry with the esteemed Tosen Kiln.

Enjoying a Japanese Winter Solstice
Food / Dining

Enjoying a Japanese Winter Solstice

Feel the essence of the winter solstice in Japanese culture, a moment to share in the enduring beauty and abundance of winter.

Taya Shikkiten: Where the Artistry of Wajima Lacquerware is Born
Art / Craft

Taya Shikkiten: Where the Artistry of Wajima Lacquerware is Born

Join us as we delve into a world of lacquerware excellence, walking through the halls of Taya Shikkiten and visiting the artisans.

Bloom to Beauty: How Camellias Have Been Loved in Japan
Culture

Bloom to Beauty: How Camellias Have Been Loved in Japan

Join us on a journey through time to explore how the camellia has blossomed from the refined gardens of ancient courts into a beloved source of beauty in Japan today.