9. Jan 2026

Otayori Winter Issue: Cozy Moments at Home

Von Team MUSUBI

We’re pleased to share the winter edition of otayori, our seasonal magazine for MUSUBI KILN customers, now in its fourth issue. In an age dominated by screens, we hope this magazine becomes a comforting presence in your home—a little something to pick up and enjoy whenever you have a free moment.

This issue is filled with cozy inspirations for winter, including delicious recipes, the story behind our original incense, and a peek into how our staff enjoy the season. Included with new orders this season, we hope this edition of otayori will feel like a heartfelt letter from a friend in Japan, one that adds a bit of warmth and joy to your winter days.

Table of contents

Three Warm Winter Recipes The Story Behind Our Incense Your Voice, Our Inspiration

Three Warm Winter Recipes

What better way to welcome chilly days than with a pot of something steaming hot? This issue, we’re featuring three original recipes: sukiyaki, Japanese steamed cakes known as mushipan, and chawanmushi, a savory egg custard. Cooking hints and sidebars about the culture behind the dishes will let you savor the rich flavors of Japan from your own home, without ever needing to go out in the cold.

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Accompanying these are stories straight from members of Team Musubi about their favorite ways to spend Japanese winter days indoors. Whether bringing family and friends together around bubbling hot pot or filling the kitchen with the scent of citrus, we hope these personal anecdotes will inspire you to bring a gentle ease into your own daily routines this season.

The Story Behind Our Incense

Included with each magazine is a sample of MUSUBI KILN’s original incense sticks, ma. Inspired by the cherished Japanese concept of ma, or “pause,” our new incense line aims to foster moments of stillness through scent. We invite you to try our three fragrances—Awaken, Focus, and Calm—and align your heart with the day’s natural rhythms.

The knowledge of traditional craftspeople was indispensable as we learned how to make incense for the first time. To discover how this project came together, explore the Winter Issue's feature article for the full behind-the-scenes story.

Your Voice, Our Inspiration

Otayori wouldn’t be complete without our dear customers—you. We would love for our publications to foster meaningful connections between Japan and the world. The voices of our readers are an integral part of creating that bridge.

Please share your feedback and ideas using the link below. Your input will help shape future issues of otayori, allowing it to remain a source of inspiration and joy for our community.

The vision of a life lived alongside Japanese craftsmanship is one that keeps us going every day. We look forward to continuing this journey together.

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