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2025 Staff Picks: The Most Loved Products at Musubi Lab
From donabe to kids' dishes to hand-painted sake cups, meet the pieces our staff rely on every day.

Four Japanese Ways to Practice Mindfulness
Learn four Japanese mindfulness rituals that use gentle hand movements to feel calmer through everyday actions.

Hori Toshiro: The Living Legacy of Shino and Setoguro Teaware
Learn how Hori Toshiro became a master of ceramic teaware and his mission to keep traditional Mino pottery alive today.

Farbtöne der Jahreszeiten: Geschenkideen mit Winterfarben
Entdecken Sie Wintergeschenke in Silber und Weiß, darunter Lackwaren, Kupferwaren und mehr, die mit saisonaler Eleganz glänzen.

Nishikata Ryota: Forging Beauty in Motion
Learn more about Nishikata Ryota’s rare tsuiki metalwork, crafted with precision and sculptural beauty.

The Best Japanese Tea Sets for Every Occasion
From lively tea parties to quiet moments alone, discover Japanese tea sets that enrich connection and calm.

A Japanese Crafts Journey in Ishikawa: From Gold Leaf to Kutani Ware
Journey through Ishikawa Prefecture with this guide to the region's traditional crafts, including Kutani ware and gold leaf.

Leitfaden für japanisches Besteck und Essbesteck
Explore Japanese flatware and cutlery, including chopsticks, rests, spoons, and forks, all crafted with care.

Family Gifts to Share Around the Table
From donabe pots to lacquerware, find heartfelt pieces for cozy meals and celebrations.

Staff Picks: Holiday Party Dinnerware Essentials
From sake sets to donabe pots and platters, explore our top picks for hosting with style.

Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.

If you've got a calendar of celebrations coming, this gift guide offers top ideas for auspicious presents for your host.

Learn how different sake carafes, cups, and styles shape the aroma, mood, and experience of drinking sake.

Chopstick Sets That Make Amazing Gifts
Give meaning with chopstick gift sets for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, and business gifts.

Bring the colors of fall into your home with Japanese flower vases that add seasonal elegance to any space.

Workshop Visit: Behind the Scenes at Baizan Kiln
Step inside Baizan Kiln, makers of Tobe ware with bold blue arabesques. See how they create pieces behind the scenes.





