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Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors
Lifestyle

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors

Explore winter gifts in silver and white, featuring lacquerware, copperware, and more that shine with seasonal elegance.

Crafting with Earth and Fire: An Exclusive Look at Kiln Unloading
Art / Craft

Crafting with Earth and Fire: An Exclusive Look at Kiln Unloading

Explore how Bizen ware is fired, revealed, and brought to life through earth, fire, and craftsmanship.

Fermentation: A Tradition Thriving in Modern Times
Food / DiningLifestyle

Fermentation: A Tradition Thriving in Modern Times

In Japan, everyday items like miso, soy sauce, bonito flakes, and natto, all products of fermentation, are integral to our daily diet.

Unique White Elephant Gifts
Lifestyle

Unique White Elephant Gifts

Make your gifts stand out at a White Elephant party with fun Japanese tableware wrapped in furoshiki for under $25.

Elegant Sushi Dining: The Lacquerware Jubako Box Experience
Food / Dining

Elegant Sushi Dining: The Lacquerware Jubako Box Experience

Discover how a lacquerware Jubako bento box can elevate your sushi dining to an unforgettable culinary experience, ideal for the holiday season and welcoming the new year.

My Journey with Kintsugi
Art / Craft

My Journey with Kintsugi

When I was a child, I lived next to a tea ceremony teacher. I remember first encountering kintsugi when I visited that house.

Ominato, Five Ways
Lifestyle

Ominato, Five Ways

Admire puzzles or woodcrafts? Explore five intricately crafted pieces of Kumiko woodworking from Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.

Elegant Celebrations: Crafting a Festive Table for Special Occasions
Food / Dining

Elegant Celebrations: Crafting a Festive Table for Special Occasions

Step into the holiday season with a table design that's a vibrant display of festive elegance, where deep blues and rich vermilions blend with delicate gold trimmings.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with These Auspicious Items
CultureArt / Craft

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with These Auspicious Items

The Chinese zodiac cycle introduces the Year of the Dragon as its upcoming celebration.

The Intricate Artistry of Raden, Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Art / Craft

The Intricate Artistry of Raden, Mother-of-Pearl Inlays

In the artistic world of Japanese craftsmanship, few techniques are as mesmerizing as raden.

Mission Impossible: Shopping for the Hard to Shop For
Lifestyle

Mission Impossible: Shopping for the Hard to Shop For

There's no question that one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season is picking the right gift.

Not Just Nigiri: Japanese Sushi Styles and Their Stories
Food / Dining

Not Just Nigiri: Japanese Sushi Styles and Their Stories

Explore Japan’s sushi beyond nigiri with this friendly guide to the styles, history, and flavors of this beloved cuisine.

Kutani Ware's Tribute to Harvest Colors
Food / Dining

Kutani Ware's Tribute to Harvest Colors

A gold-outlined large turnip on burgundy, and vividly portrayed berries, both infuse a dining space with a comforting, warm ambiance.

Kyoto's Artistry on the Table
Food / Dining

Kyoto's Artistry on the Table

Experience the unique charm of handpainted camellias on the warmth of stoneware, and enjoy a lunch for two in style.

From Lotus Cuisine to Beautiful Pottery: Story of Usami Yuka
Art / Craft

From Lotus Cuisine to Beautiful Pottery: Story of Usami Yuka

Amid the serene ambiance of the USUKIYAKI gallery, the scent of Chinese tea perfumed the air, hinting at a deep story waiting to be unraveled.

Elegance in Every Sip: Glassware Matcha Bowls in Modern Tea Ceremonies
CultureArt / Craft

Elegance in Every Sip: Glassware Matcha Bowls in Modern Tea Ceremonies

The tea ceremony remains an experience of the senses, contribute to a profound atmosphere of mindfulness and connection.