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Interview with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota-President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 2)
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the fourth president of Hirota Glass, Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, to hear his thoughts.

"Hanami" Sakura Viewing Party: Cherishing the tradition of beautiful Japanese spring
Japan’s cherry blossom viewing tradition is a celebration of spring. Explore hanami’s history and how to enjoy it today.

Discovering Edo Kiriko with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 1)
Step inside Hirota Glass and explore the craftsmanship, history, and future of Edo Kiriko in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward.

An Exploratory Day Spent with Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths
From authentic to casual, furoshiki can add a bit of style to your day to day! Here we will introduce using various furoshiki from morning to night.

Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past
From poetry to woodblock prints, Mt. Fuji has been the source of inspiration for a variety of artworks over the centuries.

Celadon plates featuring delightful little fish can transform your dining room into an elegant oasis for the upcoming warm weather.

Interview with Nabeshima Ware Artist: Kawasoe Takahiko—Nabeshima Kosen Kiln
Kosen Kiln's medaka rice fIsh series tableware has a charm that grabs your attention as soon as you lay eyes on it.

Savor Spring with Delicious Japanese Tea and Sweets
Embrace the warm weather and plan a fun event under the cherry blossoms, enjoying Japanese green and petite tasty sweets.

Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms
See how we spent a delightful day filled with laughter and cheers amongst dancing soft pink petals savoring a beautifully packed lunch with sake.

Beautiful Tradition Enjoyed with Imari Nabeshima Ware
We prepared the table for a special family gathering to celebrate "Tango-no-Sekku," Boys' Day.

Japanese Food Culture and Seasonalities
Here we will introduce the connection between Japanese food culture and the seasons as well as the etymology of shun and hatsumono.

Adorn your table with the bright colors of spring, featuring traditional Tobe ware and Mino ware with sunny yellow hues.

The Shoza style is a fine and gorgeous style of painting that uses Western-style paints in addition to the traditional Kutani Gosai.

From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln
In this issue, we would like to take a peek at some of the situations in which such tableware is actually used.

Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques to Impress
Beautifully styled napkins can add a flair of elegance to any dining room table! They are especially popular in Japanese modern table settings!

My Day at the 2023 Tableware Festival
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Tableware Festival, the biggest event featuring almost all items related to tableware.