Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Lamb and Vegetable Stew

Create this rich and comforting lamb stew by Hasegawa Akari, slow-cooked in a donabe with sake, onion, celery, and ginger.

Comforting Moments at the Family Winter Table

Gather around a winter table with rustic accents, creating an ichiju-sansai meal in a cozy space for warmth and tradition.

Hasegawa Akari's Winter Donabe Recipe: Roast Pork

Try Akari Hasegawa's winter donabe roast pork recipe. Tender pork, potatoes, and rich sake broth in one simple dish.

Hasegawa Akari's Winter Donabe Recipe: Green Minestrone with Spinach and Cauliflower

Warm up with a delightful minestrone soup recipe by Hasegawa Akari, rich in nutrients and perfect as a cozy winter meals.

How to Enjoy Oden at Home

Warm up with oden, Japan's comforting winter delicacy. Explore its history, key ingredients, and tips to make it at home.

Exploring Japan’s Crab Cuisine from Coast to Table

Discover Japan's crab cuisine, from snow and king crab to iconic dishes and winter's most celebrated seafood tradition.

Your First Taste of Ozoni: A Delicious New Year’s Tradition

Learn about ozoni, a Japanese New Year’s soup brimming with mochi and seasonal veggies plus a step-by-step recipe today.

Cozy Stoneware to Make Your Winter Warm and Bright

Cozy up with Japanese stoneware like mugs, bowls, and more, perfect for keeping meals warm during chilly winter weather.

How to Decorate for the New Year Like Japan

Discover Japanese New Year decorations like shimekazari and kadomatsu, plus insights on their lucky meanings.

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.

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.

The Winter Wonders of Japan’s Regional Cuisine

Discover Japan's winter cuisine with hearty soups and hot pots, offering warmth and unique regional flavors.

Oseibo: A Reflection of Gratitude in Japan's End-of-Year Gift-Giving Tradition

Explore oseibo, Japan’s end-of-year tradition of gift-giving. Explore its origins, meaning, and tips for presents.

Make Your Own Luck: Creating Shimekazari with Team Musubi

Craft your own Japanese shimekazari wreath for the new year with DIY tips and style inspiration from Team Musubi.

Lacquerware for Holiday Gatherings: From Thanksgiving to New Year

Enhance your holiday table with Japanese lacquerware. These pieces bring tradition to every gathering.