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The tranquil light blue of celadon can be matched with the unexpected choice of black for a striking summer table decor.

Ready for Hot Summer: Making Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)
This is a memory from my elementary school days, on the day of the school sports festival.

Savoring the Fruits of Summer with Charming Tobe Ware
Indulge in a celebration of summer's bounty that is as visually enchanting as it is delicious.

Design and Delight: Personalizing Your Daruma Doll
If you have ever chanced upon a cheery and chubby round doll colored in red and white at a store or a restaurant, you've likely already made the acquaintance of a "Daruma" doll.

A Menu-Inspired Gift Selection for Japanese Cuisine Enthusiasts
Enhance every bite with tableware gifts tailored to Japanese that elevate home dining into a restaurant-worthy experience.

A Home Celebration with Festive Arita Ware
Create a celebratory table setting with porcelain Arita ware Jubako bento boxes and gorgeous stackable gold bowls.

Home Sweet Museum: Stepping Inside the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan)
Artifacts, collected from across Japan and beyond, irrespective of their era, represent a veritable treasure chest for us.

Glimpses into the Traditional Styles of Cuisine Ware
This article will introduce to you the diverse variations in style, texture and colors of porcelain ware and other cuisine ware throughout the country.

Pastel Perfection with a Jubako Bento Box Luncheon
The gentle-colored Jubako bento boxes from Arita Porcelain Lab's Conic series are uniquely designed to incorporate the traditional beauty of matte porcelain with modern functionality.

Serene Sunshine: Japanese Teatime in Pastel
The refreshing pastel green Arita ware with stylish black teaware make for a serene and relaxing stage to soak in the afternoon rays of summer sunshine.

Defining Modern Lacquerware, a Journey of a Northern Craftsperson
Yoshita Kasho is well known in Japan for his innovative designs using traditional techniques of lacquerware craft.

Hakuichi: Imbuing A Fresh Aesthetic Sense with Kanazawa Gold Leaves
Hakuichi is renowned for their wide selection of high quality products from accessories to art panels crafted with a variety of Kanazawa Gold Leaves.

Taste the Essence of Summer: Making Umeshu (Plum Wine) and Plum Syrup
In Japan, there are some "Ume" (Japanese plum) drinks that are made during the rainy season. It is considered a summer tradition to drink them when they are ready.

Kutani Elegance: An Exquisite Table Decor for a Sophisticated Office Party
Enjoy the elegance and sophistication of exquisite Kutani tableware with this unique office party buffet table.

Culinary Corners: Tokyo's Undiscovered Passion for Stew
Join us as we visit his kitchen and learn about the delightful world of Dai-chan, where stew pots bubble, taste buds rejoice, and smiles fill the kitchen.

Miso Matters: An Office Tasting Event Through Japan's Flavors
Our fellow staff brought their own miso to our office, some in small plastic bags, some in boxes, and even one in a large bucket of homemade fermented miso.