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Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling

Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling

Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling
Lifestyle

Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling

Cool down summer with Japanese gifts that refresh the senses, like glassware, wind chimes, bamboo vases, and more.

Summer Sips in Adorable Matcha Bowls
Food / Dining

Summer Sips in Adorable Matcha Bowls

Enjoy chilled matcha in charming handmade bowls featuring frogs, Mt. Fuji, and more for a refreshing summer table.

Mindful Moments: Crafting Calm with the Five Senses

Mindful Moments: Crafting Calm with the Five Senses

Reconnect with your five senses with Japanese tableware and decor that brings calm to your everyday life.

Guide to Japanese Fans
LifestyleCulture

Guide to Japanese Fans

Explore the history, design, and cultural meaning behind Japanese fans, icons of tradition, performance, and craft.

6 Japanese Finds to Brighten the Rainy Season
Food / DiningLifestyle

5 Japanese Finds to Brighten the Rainy Season

Discover the beauty of Japan’s rainy season with items that feature rain-friendly designs for cozy days at home.

Early Summer Escape: Travel Through Tableware
Food / DiningTravel

Early Summer Escape: Travel Through Tableware

Travel Japan through tableware this summer. Explore handcrafted pieces from Kyoto, Tokyo, Akita, and more.

Guide to Edo Kiriko
Food / DiningTravel

Guide to Edo Kiriko

Explore Edo Kiriko, Tokyo’s iconic cut glass art. Handcrafted with precision, each piece dazzles with timeless beauty.

Bright Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White
Food / Dining

Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White

Host a relaxed summer buffet with sometsuke blue-and-white tableware, refreshing Edo glass, and seasonal bites.

Guide to Ramen Bowls
Food / Dining

Guide to Ramen Bowls

Find the ideal ramen bowl by learning about size, shape, and design for every style.

A Guide to Nihonga: The Art of Japanese Painting
Art / Craft

A Guide to Nihonga: The Art of Japanese Painting

Explore the elegant world of nihonga, Japanese painting rooted in nature and tradition.

7 Lucky Japanese Patterns
CultureArt / Craft

7 Lucky Japanese Patterns

Discover eight traditional Japanese patterns that are used in kimonos, crafts, and more, plus insights on their meanings.

Nambu Ironware's Charm: Warmth for Body and Heart
Food / Dining

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.

Stacked for Summer: Bento in Bamboo
Food / Dining

Stacked for Summer: Bento in Bamboo

Set the table for summer with bamboo bento boxes, airy glassware, and seasonal Japanese tableware.

How to Care for Nambu Ironware
Food / DiningLifestyle

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.

Guide to Japanese Sake
Food / DiningCulture

Guide to Japanese Sake

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