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Water Cuisine: How Soft Water Shapes Japan’s Traditional Food Culture

Explore how Japan’s soft water influences everything from dashi to sake in traditional Japanese cuisine.

Guide to Japanese Plates

Discover Japanese plates, their sizes, uses, and traditions, with tips to enhance dining and table presentation.

Layers of Delight: Hosting with a Shokado Bento Box

Set a stunning tablescape with the Hibino Modern Shokado Bento Box, creating a sleek design and elegant layout.

Radiant Reds: Japanese Tableware to Brighten Celebrations

Explore the meaning of red in Japanese tableware, from lacquerware to Edo Kiriko, adding charm to joyful celebrations.

The New Shokado Style: How To Use Hibino Modern Bento Boxes

Discover Hibino's Modern Shokado Bento Box, a blend of traditional and modern design, plus tips on use and presentation.

How to Enjoy Oden at Home

Warm up with oden, Japan's comforting winter delicacy. Explore its history, key ingredients, and tips to make it at home.

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Japanese Rice Bowl

Discover the perfect Japanese rice bowl. Explore materials, designs, shapes, and sizes to match your style.

Exploring Japan’s Crab Cuisine from Coast to Table

Discover Japan's crab cuisine, from snow and king crab to iconic dishes and winter's most celebrated seafood tradition.

Guide to Japanese Bowls

Learn about the types of Japanese bowls, with details on their uses and unique designs for every occasion.

Accent with Red and Gold for a Bright Start to the Year

Celebrate the New Year with red and gold tableware, adding joy, elegance, and prosperity to your festive gatherings.

Aged to Wooden Perfection: The Secrets of Kioke Barrel Soy Sauce

Learn about kioke soy sauce aging at Yugeta Shoyu, where rare ingredients and wooden barrels create unmatched flavors.

Autumn’s Charm: A Guide to Enjoying Japan's Red Maple Trees

Experience Japan's momiji-gari tradition as red maple leaves transform the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum with autumn's beauty.

Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware

Learn about Bizen ware artisan Mori Toshiaki, and his unique forms, experimental firing, and a bold vision for the future.

Welcoming Good Fortune via the Japanese Entryway

Explore the cultural role, etiquette, and design of the Japanese genkan, plus tips to bring its charm to your entryway.

From Offering to Delight: The Tradition of Zenzai

Set a festive table for Kagami Biraki with red accents, elegant lacquerware, and more to celebrate the New Year.

A Puzzling Beauty: Japanese Rock Gardens

Explore the beauty of Japanese rock gardens, their history, unique design, and how they offer a peaceful escape.