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The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln

The Year-End Party at Musubi Kiln

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
CultureArt / Craft

Bloom to Beauty: How Camellias Have Been Loved in Japan

Explore how the camellia traveled from ancient court gardens to become one of Japan’s most beloved flowers today.

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

Discover how Kawamura Noriko mends both objects and memories in a 240-year-old merchant 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.