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12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 12 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

Dive into the Umami Wonderland of Dashi Soup

Learn how dashi is made and explore its rich umami and history at Tokyo’s iconic Ninben Dashi Bar.

A Slice of Nature in Your Hand—Japanese Washi Paper

A slice of forest and light—washi brings warmth, texture, and tradition into daily life with quiet, lasting beauty.

Guide to Japanese Tea Sets

Turn tea time into a mindful ritual with Japanese tea sets. Explore styles, traditions, and gift-worthy pieces.

Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Salmon and Asparagus Takikomi Gohan

This takikomi gohan donabe recipe by Hasegawa Akari is a light, fresh, and nourishing, perfect for the season.

Blossom-Kissed Table with a Taste of Plum

Celebrate plum season with Japanese tableware featuring ume motifs and seasonal flavors, with lacquer trays, teacups, and more.

How to Clean a Japanese Teapot

Learn how to clean a Japanese kyusu teapot with care tips on rinsing, drying, and stain removal.

How to Enjoy Ochazuke: Discover Japan’s Comforting Rice & Tea Fusion

Ochazuke turns rice and tea into soulful comfort. Discover its roots, recipes, and how to make it your own.

Guide to Japanese Teapots

Discover the different types of Japanese teapots. Explore various shapes, handles, strainers, and care tips to elevate every cup of tea.

Inside Chashitsu: The Japanese Tea Room

Discover the essence of the Japanese tea room, where silence, design, and ritual create a serene retreat.

Japanese Spring Picnic Essentials

Find the essentials for a Japanese spring picnic here, from bento boxes and chopsticks to furoshiki and matcha tools.

A First Taste of Matcha at Home

Bring matcha into your day with cheerful bowls, sweets, and simple tools and enjoy your first matcha moment at home.

Ramen Bowl Design from Clay to the Noodle Counter

Explore the “Art of the RAMEN Bowl” exhibit and discover how design and culture shape Japan’s beloved noodle dish.

Pour, Sip, Savor: A Handpicked Collection of Distinctive Sake Sets

Explore beautifully crafted sake sets from Japan’s finest kilns, chosen for their artistry, elegance, and perfect pour.

Hasegawa Akari's Spring Donabe Recipe: Lamb and Vegetable Stew

Create this rich and comforting lamb stew by Hasegawa Akari, slow-cooked in a donabe with sake, onion, celery, and ginger.

The Surprising History of Yoshoku: Japanese Western Food

Explore 5 yoshoku dishes that reinvented Western food with a twist of Japanese flair and surprising backstories.