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At our office, we enjoyed chilled Mizusawa udon from Gunma, served on bamboo trays with summer vegetables.

Graceful Blue and White Fine Porcelain
Explore the elegance of Kakusho Kiln, where delicate brushwork and soft blue hues define centuries of porcelain artistry.

Delightful Summer Treats to Go with Your Tableware
Discover delightful ways to pair Japanese summer sweets with handmade tableware.

Sometsuke: The Refined World of Blue and White
Enjoy a table decorated with the fresh and gentle colors of blue evoking emotions of a Japanese summer. Experience the delicate art of blue from Kakusho Kiln.

The Charm of a Japanese Tea Room at Your Table
See how the authenticity of a tatami mat can be matched with modern sweet colors to decorate a table for a joyful tea party.

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware
Discover Chef Yoshiaki Mori’s approach to Japanese tableware at Kisaku, where each plate enriches the art of dining.

Savoring Umami: A Deep Dive Into Japanese Kappo Cuisine
The team from Musubi Kiln visited "Kisaku," a Kappo-style restaurant nestled in Azabu Juban, Tokyo. We had the privilege of speaking with the Chef, Yoshiaki Mori.

Ume Preparation Final: The Homestyle Plum Delights
Finally after several days of committed plum work, here is the time to enjoy the fruits of our labor!

Matsuba Tatami: Returning to the Original Inspiration
Learn how Matsuba Tatami brings new life to traditional tatami with handcrafted coasters, book covers, and yoga mats.

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.





