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We Find Love in the Cupboard

We Find Love in the Cupboard

We Find Love in the Cupboard
Lifestyle

We Find Love in the Cupboard

Let us share with you some stories about our favorites that have a special place in our hearts and daily routines.

What is Kutani Mokubei Style?
Art / Craft

What is Kutani Mokubei Style?

Mokubei is a style characterized by filling blank spaces with calming red pigments.

Learning How to Plate Sashimi
Food / Dining

Learning How to Plate Sashimi

Presentation for "washoku," Japanese cuisine, plays an integral role in the enjoyment of a Japanese meal.

6 Wonderful Hand-wrapped Small Gift Packages
Lifestyle

6 Wonderful Hand-wrapped Small Gift Packages

Learn how to create six beautifully hand-wrapped Japanese gift sets, featuring teacups, chopsticks, and more.

Japanese Chopstick Rest Sets: Sending a Dainty Gift of Japanese Charm
Lifestyle

Japanese Chopstick Rest Sets: Sending a Dainty Gift of Japanese Charm

Gift Japanese chopstick rest sets, small, artful pieces that add elegance, tradition, and charm to any dining table.

What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?
Art / Craft

What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?

Akae-kinrande is a gorgeous, sophisticated, and graceful style of Kutani ware. It has a gold design with a red background.

A MUSUBI KILN Review: Roji Associates Nambu Ironware Teapot
Food / Dining

A MUSUBI KILN Review: Roji Associates Nambu Ironware Teapot

Nambu ironware is a type of Japanese cast iron product from Iwate Prefecture, known for its durability and heat-retaining properties.

The Delicate Beauty of Sakura Pink Teaware
Food / Dining

The Delicate Beauty of Sakura Pink Teaware

Enjoy the gentle and calm pink hues of sakura. Pink teaware can be a beautiful addition to any tea time and will grace your table with its soothing presence.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
Art / CraftTravel

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2

Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware.

Umeshu: Getting To Know Japanese Plum Wine
Food / Dining

Umeshu: Getting To Know Japanese Plum Wine

Umeshu ranks as the second most favored souvenir for foreign tourists after sake. We now take a closer look at this remarkable drink.

Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
Art / CraftInterior

Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls

Today, I'd like to share with you my deep fascination and attachment with beloved kokeshi dolls.

Lunch with Cat-loving Friends on Neco Hasami Cat Plates
Food / Dining

Lunch with Cat-loving Friends on Neco Hasami Cat Plates

Host a playful lunch with Neco Hasami cat plates—adorable Hasami ware that adds charm and joy to any meal for cat lovers.

Japanese Spring Motifs to Know
LifestyleCulture

Japanese Spring Motifs to Know

From cherry blossoms to nightingales, discover Japan's most iconic spring motifs and their deep cultural meanings.

A Milestone Celebration in Modern Blue Tones
Food / Dining

A Milestone Celebration in Modern Blue Tones

Our table top decorated with beautiful blue Mino ware will give your celebration an exquisite fine-dining feel, perfect for a festive occasion!

Musubi Kiln's Office Tea Satisfying Our Sweet Tooth with "Table-Style Sado"
Food / Dining

Musubi Kiln's Office Tea Satisfying Our Sweet Tooth with "Table-Style Sado"

For our third office get together, we decided to change things up and try a modern, casual variation of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?
Art / Craft

What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?

Yoshidaya style’s charm is its use of translucent pigment and delicate painting style, as well as its refined designs.