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Baby Steps into Japanese Cooking with Sylvia Wakana
Start Japanese cooking with Sylvia Wakana’s easy tips, ingredient guides, cultural insights, & beginner-friendly recipes.

Ring in the New Year with Pastels
Celebrate the New Year with pastel jubako boxes and osechi ryori for a blend of tradition and modern elegance.

The Invention of Mochi Ice Cream
Explore the origins of mochi ice cream, a blend of creamy ice cream and soft mochi, plus a simple recipe to make your own.

Oroshi Nabe with Blue Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
The Blue Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot is stylishly designed to make a great center piece on the table.

How to Stock Your Home Bar with Japanese Sake
Stock your home bar with Japanese sake essentials, plus tips on storage, serving, and must-have cups and carafes.

How to Wrap a Present Like a Japanese Gifting Pro
Master the art of Japanese gift wrapping with our step-by-step guide, with tips on techniques to elevate your gift-giving.

Konbini Cuisine: Your Ultimate Guide to Japan's Convenience Store Foods
From onigiri to oden, explore Japan's convenience store favorites at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson.

Meeting the Master of Raised Maki-e: Where Gold and Artistry Shine as Wajima Lacquerware
Discover Yamanoshita Akihiro’s raised maki-e lacquer art, crafted with precision, skill, and deep Wajima tradition.

A Fortunate Start: Soba Lunch to Welcome the New Year
Celebrate the New Year with a Japanese-style lunch with soba and bento boxes, embracing good fortune and new beginnings.

How to Decorate for the New Year Like Japan
Discover Japanese New Year decorations like shimekazari and kadomatsu, plus insights on their lucky meanings.

All About the Japanese Zodiac Signs
Discover the Japanese zodiac's history and meanings, plus zodiac-inspired items to bring charm and luck to your home!

Sweet and Warm: A Taste of Japanese Winter
Discover four classic Japanese winter treats and savor their warm, rich flavors in the cold weather this season.

Winter’s Glow: The Delicate Elegance of Cold-Weather Petals
Celebrate Japan’s winter blooms, five flowers that embody resilience, bringing beauty to the year’s coldest days.

Tokyo's Toyosu Market: Stories from the World's Largest Fish Market
Explore Toyosu Market, the world’s largest fish market, and the people and stories behind Japan's vibrant seafood culture.

Double Comfort: Udon and Hot Pot in Perfect Harmony
Set a cozy table with a Kikka Donabe clay pot, Mino ware bowls, and sake sets, perfect for sharing nabeyaki udon.

Welcome a Joyful New Year with Lucky Japanese Plants
Celebrate the New Year with Japan's cherished plant symbols. Pine, bamboo, plum, and more bring good luck and well wishes.