Food / Dining

What is "Iwai-bashi"? The special festival chopsticks

"Iwai-bashi (special festival chopsticks)" are chopsticks, shaved thin on both ends, and used for celebratory meals such as New Year's and wedding ceremonies.

Osechi ryori: Culinary Art Celebrating the New Year

We'll show you different styles on how to serve Osechi ryori from the traditional three tiers Jubako style presentation to a one-plate serving style.

New Year's Festivities

Enjoy the auspicious motifs and designs of the tableware, and the traditional menus prepared for this once-in-a year special occasion.

Lacquerware for a Special Occasion

See how the graceful and lustrous shine of lacquerware makes it a welcomed item for all special occasions.

A Cozy New Year Celebration

Celebrate the new year with a Japanese style table setting for two with a Jubako bento box filled with the traditional New Year cuisine of Japan, "Osechi ryori."

Using Lacquerware Bento Boxes at Home

Learn how to use lacquerware bento boxes at home with packing tips, authentic meal ideas, and styling advice.

The Season of Shin Soba

The harvest of buckwheat comes twice a year in Japan, summer and autumn. And after each harvest, soba made with freshly harvested buckwheat called "Shin soba."

Sushi on Echizen Lacquerware

A long lacquerware serving tray is a great item to plate fresh sushi. Create a sushi restaurant table setting to greet guests to an appetizing meal of sushi and tempura.

Table in White

Take a look at the different types of white tableware items in various designs and textures we used for this setting.

A Fun Afternoon with Japanese Sweets and Tea

Amaze your guest with sweet and savory delights served in a three-tiered Kutani Ware Jubako Bento box at your next afternoon get-together.

Lacquerware for Children

Share the warm and soft texture of lacquerware with your little ones using these lovely children tableware items made of Yamanaka lacquerware.

Teishoku Style Meal for One

Discover how Aizen Kiln's hand-painted bunny tea cups and bowls bring rustic charm to Teishoku-style dining.

Fun Family Meals

Make time to enjoy a delicious sit-down meal served in cute tableware with the children, and make your dining table a fun space filled with happy faces and silly giggles.

Donburi Delight

Explore the charm of donburi bowls, perfect for rice and noodle dishes like ramen, plus serving tips.

The Chopsticks Musubi Kiln Staffs Hold Dear

The cupboard in the MUSUBI KILN office is lined with the same chopsticks as shown on our website. We asked our staff what their favorite chopsticks are.