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

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

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

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

Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White
Host a relaxed summer buffet with sometsuke blue-and-white tableware, refreshing Edo glass, and seasonal bites.

A Guide to Nihonga: The Art of Japanese Painting
Explore the elegant world of nihonga, Japanese painting rooted in nature and tradition.

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

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