Interviews

Caroline’s Table: The Story Behind Pickled Plum

Chef and blogger Caroline shares her journey through Pickled Plum, a beloved site for recipes, heartfelt stories, and cultural flavor.

Unraveling "Zen Gardens": The Art of Japanese Serenity

Discover the artistry of "Zen gardens," where nature, philosophy, and tradition shape spaces for reflection and peace.

Quiet Passion in Every Brushstroke: The Artistry of Satomi Toshitaka

Learn about Satomi Toshitaka, a Mikawachi ware craftsman whose passion and refined brushwork carry centuries of tradition.

France to Japan: A Chef’s Cross-Border Culinary Journey

Discover Chef Victor Emmanuel’s journey from French fine dining to crafting luxury Japanese cuisine and sushi.

The Secret Behind the Beauty of the Japanese Sword

Young swordsmiths in Kyoto revive Japanese katana-making. Discover their craft, tradition, and bold new vision.

Ein Klassizist von Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza

Der Kutani-Ware-Handwerker Yamamoto Choza verbindet traditionelle Techniken mit aktuellen Trends, um Sometsuke-Meisterwerke zu schaffen.

Vegan Japan: Bringing the Flavors of Mori Café in Paris to Your Home

Julia Boucachard’s cookbook Vegan Japan brings plant-based Japanese recipes from Mori Café, including vegan nikujaga.

How to Choose the Perfect Sake Cup with Expert Tips

Learn how to choose the perfect sake cup with expert tips from a sommelier, including the best cups for each sake type.

Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation

Explore IWA 5's story, from Richard Geoffroy's Dom Pérignon roots to his innovative journey into Japanese sake in Toyama.

Taking the Confusion out of Fusion with Chef Masa of O-Ku

Experience Chef Masa Hamaya's fusion of flavors at O-ku in Atlanta, where Japanese traditions mix with local ingredients.

Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan

Meet three master artisans from Toyama, Japan, as they share their crafts and traditions in a serene countryside setting.

IWA's Sake Brewing in Toyama

Discover IWA, where Japan's ancient sake traditions merge with French winemaking artistry, led by legend Richard Geoffroy.

Yamada Yoshiaki: Meisterhaftes Skizzieren und die Schönheit des leeren Raums

Lernen Sie Yamada Yoshiaki kennen, einen Meister der Kutani-Keramikmalerei, dessen komplizierte Skizzen die Schönheit der Natur mit leerem Raum verbinden.

Entdecken Sie die Kunst der Sake-Kombination im Shuzen Sameshima

Entdecken Sie ein Neun-Gänge-Menü im Shuzen Sameshima, wo die traditionelle Kappo-Küche durch fachmännisch abgestimmten Sake ergänzt wird.

Nishikata Hiroshi: Bringing Jewelry Industry Expertise to Tsuiki Innovation

Discover how Nishikata Hiroshi blends jewelry expertise with traditional tsuiki metal craftsmanship at Seigado.

Tsujii Musashi: Die Gaben der Erde durch Landwirtschaft und Töpferei gestalten

Lernen Sie den Kunsthandwerker Tsujii Musashi kennen, der Motive aus seinem Leben auf dem Bauernhof in seine Mino-Keramikstücke einfließen lässt.