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Guide to Japanese Trays & Placemats

Guide to Japanese Trays & Placemats

Guide to Japanese Trays & Placemats
Food / Dining

Guide to Japanese Trays & Placemats

For Japanese-style dining tables, trays and placemats are essential items that make it easy to carry the dishes and create beautiful table settings.

Guide to Japanese Pottery
Art / Craft

Guide to Japanese Pottery

There are more than 30 types of ceramics in Japan alone, each with a different clay and different manufacturing process.

How to make a beautiful "Bento Box" lunch
Food / Dining

How to make a beautiful "Bento Box" lunch

In this issue, we will introduce tips on how to beautifully pack food according to the shape of the bento box.

How to Care for Metal Crafts
Lifestyle

How to Care for Metal Crafts

table of contents Common Care Instruction Microwave, Oven & Dishwasher Special Care of Each Materials Goldwork Silverware Copperware Ti...

Japanese Style Gift Wrapping
Lifestyle

Japanese Style Gift Wrapping

Furoshiki is believed to be a thoughtful way of wrapping the heart of the sender together with the package.

How to Care for Nambu Ironware
Lifestyle

How to Care for Nambu Ironware

Nambu Ironware, or "Nambu Tekki" in Japanese, is a traditional handicraft of Japan made in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture of the Tohoku region. It has a rough...

What is "Ichiju-Sansai" Japanese dinner setting?
Food / DiningCulture

What is "Ichiju-Sansai" Japanese dinner setting?

Ichiju-Sansai" is the basis of Japanese cuisine. It is a set menu that combines "rice," the staple food of the Japanese, with "soup", "main dish" and two side dishes.

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Lifestyle

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware

Japanese lacquerware, called “Shikki” or “Nuri-mono” in Japanese. There are two main types of Japanese lacquerware: natural lacquerware and synthetic lacquerw...

How To Care for Stoneware and Earthenware
Lifestyle

How To Care for Stoneware and Earthenware

By using a process called "Medome"(seasoning), you can prevent stains and odors, and enjoy the tableware made of clay for a longer period of time.

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery
Food / Dining

Guide to Japanese Flatware & Cutlery

This guide describes the types and characteristics of various Japanese cutlery, especially focusing on chopsticks made in Japan.

How to Clean Japanese Teapot?
Lifestyle

How to Clean Japanese Teapot?

Clean Japanese Teapot with water or warm water as much as possible, but if you use dishing detergent, rinse with water thoroughly so that make sure no deterge...

Guide to Japanese Sake Items
Food / Dining

Guide to Japanese Sake Items

Sake sets of various types are used from ceremonial occasions to casual parties. Here we explain the usage and charm of each sake-related item.

How to Care for Magewappa?
Lifestyle

How to Care for Magewappa?

Magewappa can be used for a long time with proper usage and maintenance. When using Magewappa for the first time, it is recommended to run it under slightly w...

Guide to Japanese Tea Sets
Food / Dining

Guide to Japanese Tea Sets

If you want to enjoy authentic Japanese tea, Japanese tea ware is a must-have item. Here is a detailed explanation of each tool.

Sushi Set with Japanese Art
Food / Dining

Sushi Set with Japanese Art

The masterpieces of Hokusai Katsushika, Japan's most famous Ukiyoe artist looks great on the dining table. Enjoy Japanese cuisine and Japanese art together.

Host a Spring Party- Authentic Sushi
Food / Dining

Host a Spring Party- Authentic Sushi

Filled with Sakura motifs, this table setting expresses Japanese spring. Why don't you throw a special gathering with a gorgeous Kutani ware Sushi plate?