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What Are Oryoki Bowls? The Meditative Zen Tableware
Learn more about oryoki bowls, traditional Zen nesting tableware rooted in Buddhist practice.

Wakunami Madoka: In Dialogue with Jomon Pottery
Meet ceramic artist Wakunami Madoka, whose hand-shaped works reinterpret ancient Jomon pottery.

Mizuhiki Experience: Creating Beautiful Japanese Knot Art
Learn how to tie mizuhiki, Japan’s art of decorative knot-tying, plus how to use these elegant designs in daily life.

From Arita to Your Table: The Enduring Legacy of Gen-emon Kiln
Visit Gen-emon Kiln in Arita and learn in our interview how bold, hand-painted blue Arita ware is made for daily use.

Must-haves mit Tiermotiven: Gönnen Sie sich etwas oder schenken Sie es einem Freund!
Wer liebt nicht den Charme von Tiermotiven, insbesondere in Kombination mit exquisiter Handwerkskunst?

Fukube Kaji: A Blacksmith Where Tools Sustain Tradition
Discover Fukube Kaji, a 118-year-old Ishikawa blacksmith crafting durable knives and tools rooted in local life and tradition.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Spring Colors
Verschönern Sie jeden Frühlingsanlass mit saisonal inspirierten Geschenken. Entdecken Sie zartes Rosa, leuchtendes Grün und elegante Designs.

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Learn how to care for Japanese lacquerware, from proper washing to storage, so your pieces stay beautiful for years.

Discover matchaware essentials for making matcha at home, including bowls, whisks, tea scoops, and more.

Cozy Stoneware to Make Your Winter Warm and Bright
Stay warm this winter with Japanese stoneware. Explore mugs, donabe pots, and bowls designed to retain heat.

Understanding Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures
Learn the meaning of Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures.

Kintsugi Repair Experience: The Meaning Behind Golden Restoration
Kintsugi is often introduced as a beautiful craft, but in practice, it begins with something very ordinary: a bowl that slipped, a cup that cracked, a broken ...

Nakada Kazuo: A Master of Silver on Porcelain
Meet Nakada Kazuo, a master artisan of Kutani ware and underglaze silver leaf.

How to Sharpen Your Japanese Knife: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn step-by-step instructions for sharpening double-bevel Japanese knives with a whetstone.

The World of Raku Ware: Form, Fire, and Wabi
Discover Raku ware, shaped by hand and fire. Explore its history and the timeless beauty of Japanese tea bowls.

Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Workshop
Explore the grace of Raku ware, born from firelight for the tea ceremony, its history, philosophy, and living craftsmanship in Kyoto.





