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.

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.

The Complete Guide to Japanese Crab Feast

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.

Kanpai! Celebrate in Style with Japanese Drinkware

Discover a range of Japanese drinkware, from sake cups to rocks glasses, that will make every kanpai moment even merrier.

Bloom to Beauty: How Camellias Have Been Loved in Japan

Join us on a journey through time to explore how the camellia has blossomed from the refined gardens of ancient courts into a beloved source of beauty in Japan today.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Winter Colors

Explore winter gifts in silver and white, featuring lacquerware, copperware, and more that shine with seasonal elegance.

Celebrating Toji: The Winter Solstice in Japanese Culture

As the end of the year approaches and the evenings grow dark earlier, we prepare for the winter solstice's arrival.

Cold Outside, Boiling Inside: How to Make Nabe

We at Musubi Kiln are great nabe connoisseurs, so to celebrate the season, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite ingredients, to give you some starting points.

Festive Arita Ware for the Holiday Season

Add to the holiday cheer with festive Arita ware pieces featuring lucky motifs like plum blossoms and chrysanthemums.