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Nambu Ironware's Charm: Warmth for Body and Heart

Nambu Ironware's Charm: Warmth for Body and Heart

Nambu Ironware's Charm: Warmth for Body and Heart
Lifestyle

Nambu Ironware's Charm: Warmth for Body and Heart

Learn about Nambu tekki, Japanese cast ironware from Iwate and how it brings warmth to both body and soul.

How to Care for Nambu Ironware
Lifestyle

How to Care for Nambu Ironware

Learn how to care for Nambu ironware kettles and teapots, with tips for seasoning, maintenance, cleaning, and daily use.

Guide to Japanese Bamboo Crafts
Art / Craft

Guide to Japanese Bamboo Crafts

Explore the history, beauty, and sustainability of Japanese bamboo crafts.

What is Japanese Sake? A Comprehensive Guide
Lifestyle

What is Japanese Sake? A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the history, brewing process, and types of Japanese sake. Learn how to enjoy and pair sake.

How to Care for Kakejiku
Interior

How to Care for Kakejiku

Learn how to care for a Japanese hanging scroll, or kakejiku, tips to preserve its beauty over time.

Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo
Art / Craft

Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo

Discover Mino Shodo’s expressive ink paintings of bamboo, capturing the spirit of nature through traditional brushwork.

A Chopsticks Set for Amazing Gifts
Lifestyle

A Chopsticks Set for Amazing Gifts

Celebrate milestones with handcrafted Japanese chopsticks sets, featuring cherry blossoms, gold leaf, and lucky motifs.

A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House
CultureTravel

A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House

Learn how a Tokyo family transformed a 100-year-old kominka into a modern and traditional dream home.

5 Unique Gifts for Father's Day
Lifestyle

5 Unique Gifts for Father's Day

Make Father's Day special with our selection of unique Japanese gifts, including sake sets, bento boxes, mugs, and more.

12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings
CultureArt / Craft

12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 12 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

Dive into the Umami Wonderland of Dashi Soup
Food / DiningTravel

Dive into the Umami Wonderland of Dashi Soup

Learn how dashi is made and explore its rich umami and history at Tokyo’s iconic Ninben Dashi Bar.

Washi Paper: A Slice of Nature in Your Hand
LifestyleArt / Craft

Washi Paper: A Slice of Nature in Your Hand

A slice of forest and light—washi brings warmth, texture, and tradition into daily life with quiet, lasting beauty.

Guide to Japanese Tea Sets
Lifestyle

Guide to Japanese Tea Sets

Turn tea time into a mindful ritual with Japanese tea sets. Explore styles, traditions, and gift-worthy pieces.

Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Salmon and Asparagus Takikomi Gohan
Food / Dining

Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Salmon and Asparagus Takikomi Gohan

This takikomi gohan donabe recipe by Hasegawa Akari is a light, fresh, and nourishing, perfect for the season.

Blossom-Kissed Table with a Taste of Plum
Food / Dining

Blossom-Kissed Table with a Taste of Plum

Celebrate plum season with Japanese tableware featuring ume motifs and seasonal flavors, with lacquer trays, teacups, and more.

How to Clean a Japanese Teapot
Lifestyle

How to Clean a Japanese Teapot

Learn how to clean a Japanese kyusu teapot with care tips on rinsing, drying, and stain removal.