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Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea

Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea

Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea
Food / Dining

Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea

We've set the table with tea ware for guest use and lush lacquerware items to add extra shine and color to the table.

How to Brew Premium Japanese Tea with a Houhin Teapot
Food / Dining

How to Brew Premium Japanese Tea with a Houhin Teapot

A teapot created to brew only the finest of Japanese tea leaves. The ""houhin"" is a teapot uniquely made for this purpose.

Guide to Table Runners
Food / Dining

Guide to Table Runners

Learn how to style Japanese table runners for any occasion and explore designs that bring sophistication to any space.

Dessert Time with Japanese Sweets
Food / Dining

Dessert Time with Japanese Sweets

Enjoy "wagashi" and a refreshing cup of hot green tea with beautiful items from Seigado and Hozan Kiln for a sweet conclusion to a delicious meal.

Sushi Dinner in Autumn Colors from Hozan Kiln
Food / Dining

Sushi Dinner in Autumn Colors from Hozan Kiln

Enjoy a hearty sushi dinner with tasty side dishes in a fine dining table setting with tableware from Hozan Kiln.

A Shabu-shabu Dinner with the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
Food / Dining

A Shabu-shabu Dinner with the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot

We set the table for an enticing Shabu-shabu dinner with thinly sliced pork using the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot.

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka
Art / Craft

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka

The process of lacquer coating is roughly divided into three different processes; base coating, middle coating and then applying the finishing coat.

Our picks for Party Tableware

Our picks for Party Tableware

We’ve chosen 5 pieces of tableware that will surely catch the attention of your guests and help strike up a conversation at the party table.

Autumn table setting in a jiffy with MERU Jade series
Food / Dining

Autumn table setting in a jiffy with MERU Jade series

Create a stylish tablescape that is easy to do and doesn’t take much time to layout by following some basic rules and with some help from the MERU Jade series tableware.

Changing seasons with yellow plates and bowls from MERU’s Flamenco Series
Food / Dining

Changing seasons with yellow plates and bowls from MERU’s Flamenco Series

Decorate your table with MERU’s yellow warm tableware to enjoy the season of brilliant foliage and vivid-colored produces.

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
Art / Craft

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

Meet the woodturning masters of Yamanaka lacquerware and how they craft elegant pieces that show the beauty of wood.

An Invitation to the Arita Porcelain Lab Yazaemon Series
Food / Dining

An Invitation to the Arita Porcelain Lab Yazaemon Series

From small plates to the elaborately decorated three-tier food box, this series by Arita Porcelain dresses up tables.

Sake Celebration with Noble and Elegant Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Blue Collection
Food / Dining

Sake Celebration with Noble and Elegant Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Blue Collection

Celebrate late summer with chilled sake and elegant Arita ware plates, cups, and more in deep blue hues and rich textures.

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
Art / Craft

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

A number of craftsmen take part in the making of a single Yamanaka lacquerware product. We were able to visit several workshops of Yamanaka lacquerware production.

Six Sustainable Japanese Craft Makers
LifestyleArt / Craft

Six Sustainable Japanese Craft Makers

In this issue, we will introduce six of the manufacturers that are committed to sustainable practices. For a more aesthetic and mindful life, check them out!

A Tea Tasting Party For Two With Usuki Ware
Food / Dining

A Tea Tasting Party For Two With Usuki Ware

Serene colors and the uniquely designed Usuki tea set and plates set the perfect atmosphere to spend a relaxing afternoon.