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Words you meet around Japanese craft — techniques, materials, and ideas. Each entry is short. Each one opens a door.

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Agedashi 揚げ出しAgedashi is a preparation in which lightly coated ingredients—most famously tofu—are fried and served in a warm dashi-based sauce. Akae 赤絵Akae (red painting) is overglaze enamel decoration in which designs are painted in red—often together with other colors and gold—onto already-glazed and fired porcelain or… Akae-saibyo 赤絵細描Akae-saibyo (fine red painting) is a Kutani technique perfected at the Miyamotoya kiln in the Iidaya style, in which figures and patterns are drawn in extremely fine red lines,… Anagama 穴窯Anagama is an ancient single-chamber tunnel kiln, fired with wood to produce natural ash glazes. Anko 餡子Anko is sweet bean paste, usually made from azuki, the foundation of countless wagashi. Anmitsu あんみつAnmitsu is a dessert of agar jelly cubes, fruit, sweet bean paste, and syrup. Aochibu 青粒Aochibu is a Kutani decorative technique, popularized in the Taisho era, in which tiny raised green dots are placed evenly across the surface using a tool called icchin, creating… Ara-neri 荒練りAra-neri is a preliminary kneading process in Japanese ceramic clay preparation. Asanoha 麻の葉Asanoha (hemp leaf) is a geometric pattern of six-pointed stars resembling the leaves of the hemp plant. Atsukan 熱燗Atsukan is sake served hot, a warming way to enjoy it in colder months. Azuki 小豆Azuki are small red beans, simmered with sugar to make the bean paste central to Japanese sweets. Bancha 番茶Bancha is an everyday Japanese green tea made from later-harvest leaves, mild and easy to drink. Bengara 弁柄Bengara is a red iron-oxide pigment long used in Japanese painting, lacquer, and architecture. Bokashi ぼかしBokashi is a gradation technique that softly blends one tone into another in painting and printmaking. Bonenkai 忘年会Bonenkai is the Japanese year-end party held to "forget the year" and close it with colleagues and friends. Botamochi ぼたもちBotamochi is a rice cake coated in sweet red bean paste, eaten in spring around the equinox. Byakudan 白檀Byakudan is sandalwood, a prized aromatic wood used in incense. Celadon 青磁Celadon (seiji) is ceramic ware glazed in blue to blue-green tones, a color produced when the small amount of iron in the glaze is fired in a reduced-oxygen (reduction) atmosphere. Ceramics Ceramics is the broad term for objects made from clay or other inorganic materials hardened by heat, ranging from tableware and decorative objects to tiles, sanitary ware, and… Chado 茶道Chado, the "way of tea," is the Japanese tea ceremony: a choreographed practice of preparing and serving matcha that embodies hospitality, mindfulness, and seasonal awareness. Chakin 茶巾A chakin is a small linen cloth used to wipe the tea bowl during the tea ceremony. Chasaji 茶さじA chasaji is a Japanese tea scoop used to measure loose-leaf tea, typically holding about 2 to 3 grams per scoop. Chashitsu 茶室A chashitsu is a room or small structure designed for the tea ceremony, built to embody simplicity, intimacy, and harmony with nature. Chataku 茶托A chataku is a saucer placed under a teacup, often made of wood or metal. Chinkin 沈金Chinkin (incised gold inlay) is a decorative technique used in lacquerware in which designs are carved into hardened lacquer with metal chisels and filled with gold powder or… Choju-Giga 鳥獣戯画Choju-jinbutsu-giga (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals) is a set of four picture scrolls from the 12th-13th centuries and a National Treasure held at Kosanji Temple in Kyoto. Daifuku 大福Daifuku is a soft mochi cake filled with sweet bean paste. Daiginjo 大吟醸Daiginjo is the most refined sake grade, brewed from rice polished to at least 50%, prized for its delicate aroma. Dango 団子Dango are chewy dumplings of rice flour, often skewered and served with sweet or savory toppings. Dashi 出汁Dashi is the foundational Japanese stock—most often made from kombu kelp and katsuobushi (dried bonito)—that gives countless dishes their umami base. Deba 出刃A deba is a heavy, single-edged knife for filleting fish and cutting through bone. Dorayaki どら焼きDorayaki is two small pancakes sandwiching sweet red bean paste. Edomae 江戸前Edomae refers to the Tokyo (old Edo) style of cuisine—above all sushi—rooted in the seafood and preserving techniques of Edo Bay. Ekiben 駅弁Ekiben are boxed meals sold at train stations and on trains, often showcasing the specialties of each region. Fuki-urushi 拭漆Fuki-urushi, also known as suri-urushi or wiped lacquer, is a coating method in which raw lacquer is rubbed directly into wood with a brush or cloth, then wiped off and polished… Fukusa 袱紗A fukusa is a silk cloth used to purify utensils in the tea ceremony and to present formal gifts. Furisode 振袖Furisode is a formal kimono with long, flowing sleeves, worn by unmarried women on celebratory occasions. Fusuma 襖Fusuma are opaque sliding doors that partition interior rooms, often decorated with painting or patterned paper. Genkan 玄関The genkan is the entrance area of a Japanese home where shoes are removed before stepping up into the living space. Genmaicha 玄米茶Genmaicha is green tea blended with roasted brown rice, yielding a nutty, comforting cup. Geta 下駄Geta are traditional Japanese wooden sandals raised on supports, worn with kimono and yukata. Ginjo 吟醸Ginjo is a premium sake brewed from rice polished to at least 60%, fermented cold for a light, fragrant character. Ginsai 銀彩Ginsai is a Kutani technique in which silver leaf is applied to the surface and then covered with a transparent or colored overglaze before firing. Gosai 五彩Kutani gosai (five colors) refers to the five overglaze colors characteristic of Kutani ware: red, yellow, green, purple, and navy blue. Gosai-de 五彩手Gosai-de is the bold five-color overglaze palette characteristic of Ko-Kutani porcelain. Gosaide 五彩手Gosaide is a ko-kutani painting technique that uses five pigments: green, yellow, purple, navy, and red. Gosu 呉須Gosu is the cobalt-blue pigment used in sometsuke (blue-and-white) porcelain, painted onto the body before glazing and firing. Gyokuro 玉露Gyokuro is a premium Japanese green tea grown under shade before harvest, producing a sweet, mellow, and deeply umami brew. Gyuhi 求肥Gyuhi is a soft, pliable sweet made from glutinous rice flour, used in many wagashi. Gyuto 牛刀A gyuto is the Japanese chef's knife, a versatile blade for a wide range of tasks. Hanami 花見Hanami is the custom of gathering to appreciate seasonal blossoms—above all the cherry blossom—in spring. Hanazume 花詰Hanazume (flower-packing) is a Kutani overglaze technique in which the whole surface is filled with densely arranged, colorful flowers, each outlined in gold, evoking a packed… Hatsumode 初詣Hatsumode is the first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, made to pray for the year ahead. Hidasuki 緋襷Hidasuki is a pattern created in Bizen ware by wrapping each piece in rice straw, placing it in a kiln with a protective cover called a saya, and firing it in a location away from… Himo-zukuri 紐作りHimo-zukuri is a hand-forming technique in Japanese ceramics that involves building forms with coils of clay. Hinamatsuri 雛祭りHinamatsuri, the Doll Festival on March 3, celebrates the health and happiness of girls with a display of ornamental dolls. Hishaku 柄杓A hishaku is a bamboo ladle used to handle hot water in the tea ceremony and for purification at shrines. Hojicha ほうじ茶Hojicha is a Japanese green tea roasted over high heat, giving a warm, toasty flavor and low bitterness. Honjozo 本醸造Honjozo is sake brewed from rice polished to at least 70% with a small amount of distilled alcohol added for a clean, light body. Hotarude 蛍手Hotarude (firefly technique) is a ceramic decoration in which the body is pierced with small holes that are then filled with clear glaze, so light shines through the cutouts. Houhin 宝瓶A houhin is a handleless teapot, similar to a shiboridashi, suited to the gentle brewing of fine green tea. Icchin いっちんIcchin is a pen-like tool with a hollow, fine tip used to apply liquid clay or thick paint to ceramic surfaces. Ichigo Ichie 一期一会Ichigo ichie ("one time, one meeting") is the idea that every encounter is singular and unrepeatable, and so to be valued fully. Ichiju-sansai 一汁三菜Ichiju-sansai ("one soup, three sides") is the foundational composition of a Japanese meal: rice, a soup, and three accompanying dishes, balanced in nutrition and appearance. Ichimatsu 市松Ichimatsu is a checkered pattern of alternating squares in two colors, also called ishidatami (paving stones). Ikebana 生け花Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, composing line, space, and seasonal materials with disciplined intention. Iki 粋Iki is an Edo-period ideal of understated, effortless chic—refined, spirited, and never ostentatious. Ikomi Seikei 鋳込成形Ikomi seikei is a Japanese ceramic shaping technique. Irori 囲炉裏An irori is a traditional sunken hearth set into the floor, used for heating, cooking, and gathering. Jikusaki 軸先Jikusaki are the decorative end caps of the rod from which a hanging scroll is suspended. Junmai 純米Junmai is sake brewed from only rice, water, koji, and yeast, with no added distilled alcohol. Kabazaiku 樺細工Kabazaiku, or cherry bark work, is a craft from Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture that uses the bark of wild cherry (yamazakura) to cover practical and decorative items, prized for… Kacho 花鳥Kacho (birds and flowers) is a decorative genre depicting flowers and birds together, derived from kacho-ga (bird-and-flower painting). Kadomatsu 門松Kadomatsu is a New Year's decoration of pine and bamboo placed at the entrance to welcome the deities of the coming year. Kagami Mochi 鏡餅Kagami mochi is a New Year's offering of two stacked round rice cakes topped with a bitter orange. Kairagi 梅花皮Kairagi is a crawled, shrunken glaze texture, prized as an expressive accent on tea bowls. Kaiseki 懐石Kaiseki is a refined multi-course Japanese meal that grew out of the tea ceremony, presenting seasonal dishes in a precise, harmonious sequence. Kamado 竈A kamado is a traditional Japanese wood-fired cooking stove of clay or stone. Kamidana 神棚A kamidana is a small household altar shelf enshrining Shinto deities. Kannyu 貫入Kannyu is the fine network of crackle that forms in a ceramic glaze as it cools, prized as an expressive surface effect. Kanpai 乾杯Kanpai is the Japanese toast—"cheers"—raised to begin a shared drink. Kappo 割烹Kappo is a style of refined Japanese dining in which dishes are prepared and served at a counter, allowing close exchange between chef and guest. Karakusa 唐草Karakusa (arabesque) is a pattern of scrolling, interlacing vines. Karesansui 枯山水Karesansui is the Japanese dry landscape garden, evoking water and mountains through raked gravel and stone. Katakuchi 片口A katakuchi is a bowl with a single pouring lip, used to serve sake, sauces, or to decant. Katsuobushi 鰹節Katsuobushi is dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna, shaved into flakes that form—with kombu—the backbone of dashi. Keinen Bika 経年美化Keinen bika is the idea that an object grows more beautiful as it ages and is used, its patina telling a story. Kenzan 剣山A kenzan is the spiked metal holder used to fix stems in place in ikebana. Keshiki 景色Keshiki (literally 'scenery') is a Japanese way of appreciating ceramics that finds beauty in the expressions a piece acquires during firing—the way molten glaze flows down the… Ki-Seto 黄瀬戸Ki-Seto is a pale yellow glaze unique to Mino ware, produced in present-day Gifu Prefecture. Kikka 菊花Kikka (chrysanthemum) is a motif based on the chrysanthemum flower. Kiku-neri 菊練りKiku-neri, often translated as "chrysanthemum kneading," is the second stage of clay preparation in Japanese ceramics, following ara-neri (rough kneading). Kinako 黄粉Kinako is roasted soybean flour, dusted over mochi and sweets for a nutty flavor. Kinrande 金襴手Kinrande is porcelain decorated with gold patterns applied over the glaze, resembling gold brocade. Kinsai 金彩Kinsai is gold decoration in which gold leaf or gold powder is applied to ornament a piece. Kintsugi 金継ぎKintsugi is the Japanese craft of repairing broken ceramics with natural urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with gold (and sometimes silver or platinum) powder. Kiriko 切子Kiriko is a glass-cutting technique in which patterns are cut into the surface of glassware using metal discs or whetstones. Ko-Kutani 古九谷Ko-Kutani (Old Kutani) refers to the colored porcelain produced at the Kutani village kiln from around 1655 in the early Edo period, regarded as the origin of Kutani ware. Kodai 高台Kodai is the foot ring at the base of a ceramic vessel, a focal point of appreciation in tea ware. Kodo 香道Kodo, the "way of incense," is the Japanese art of appreciating fragrant woods through ceremony and play. Kohiki 粉引Kohiki is a ceramic technique in which a white slip (kesho-do) is applied over the clay body and then covered with a transparent glaze, giving a three-layer structure of body,… Koicha 濃茶Koicha is thick matcha, kneaded rather than whisked, served from a shared bowl at the heart of a formal tea ceremony. Koinobori 鯉のぼりKoinobori are carp-shaped streamers flown for Children's Day, symbolizing strength and perseverance. Koji 麹Koji is a cultured mold (Aspergillus oryzae) grown on grains, essential to producing sake, miso, soy sauce, and many other fermented Japanese foods. Kombu 昆布Kombu is edible kelp, prized as a foundational source of umami in dashi and simmered dishes. Koshian こし餡Koshian is smooth, strained sweet bean paste with the skins removed. Kukicha 茎茶Kukicha, also called twig tea, is a Japanese green tea made from the stems and twigs of the tea plant, giving it a mild, lightly sweet, and gently nutty character. Kumiko 組子Kumiko is a woodworking technique in which finely cut wood pieces are assembled without nails into intricate geometric patterns. Kuromitsu 黒蜜Kuromitsu is a dark, molasses-like syrup of unrefined sugar, drizzled over sweets such as anmitsu. Ma 間Ma is the considered use of empty space or pause—in design, architecture, and music—where what is left out gives meaning to what remains. Maki-e 蒔絵Maki-e is a decorative technique used in lacquerware in which metallic powders, such as gold or silver dust, are sprinkled onto soft, freshly applied lacquer to form a design. Maneki-neko 招き猫Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) is a traditional Japanese good-luck figure of a cat with one raised paw, believed to invite good fortune and customers. Marumon 丸紋Marumon are circular, medallion-like motifs in which a design—often a flower, plant, animal, or family crest—is enclosed within a round frame. Masu 枡A masu is a square wooden cup, once a rice measure, now used to serve sake. Mingei 民芸Mingei (folk craft) refers to ordinary, handmade objects produced by anonymous craftspeople for everyday use. Mizuhiki 水引Mizuhiki are decorative cords made of twisted washi paper, tied into symbolic knots on gifts and ceremonial envelopes. Mochi 餅Mochi is glutinous rice pounded into a soft, elastic cake, eaten plain, grilled, or in sweets and soups. Mokubei 木米Mokubei is a revival-period Kutani style established at the Kasugayama kiln under the guidance of the painter Aoki Mokubei. Monaka 最中Monaka is a confection of crisp wafer shells sandwiching sweet bean paste. Mori-e 盛絵Mori-e is a raised-painting technique used in both lacquerware and porcelain decoration. Muro 室A muro is a humidity- and temperature-controlled curing chamber used to harden urushi lacquer. Nabe 鍋Nabe is a Japanese hot pot in which ingredients are simmered together at the table in a shared earthenware or metal pot. Negoro 根来Negoro is a lacquerware technique in which red lacquer (shu-urushi) is applied over a black lacquer ground. Nerikiri 練り切りNerikiri is a refined wagashi of sweetened white bean paste shaped by hand into delicate seasonal forms. Nigori にごりNigori is cloudy sake that is only coarsely filtered, leaving a sweet, full texture. Nihonga 日本画Nihonga is Japanese-style painting made with traditional materials such as mineral pigments and washi or silk. Nikawa 膠Nikawa is an animal-based glue used as a binder for pigments in nihonga painting. Nimono 煮物Nimono are Japanese simmered dishes, in which ingredients are gently cooked in seasoned dashi to absorb its flavor. Noborigama 登り窯Noborigama (climbing kiln) is a traditional wood-fired kiln built up a slope as a series of connected firing chambers, each reusing the rising heat of the chamber below it. Noren 暖簾A noren is a fabric panel hung in doorways as a divider and a sign of a shop being open. Nori 海苔Nori is dried seaweed pressed into thin sheets, used to wrap sushi and rice balls. Nunome 布目Nunome (cloth grain) is the texture of woven cloth left on the surface of a piece, seen in both ceramics and lacquerware. Obi 帯An obi is the broad sash that secures a kimono, tied in a variety of decorative knots. Ochazuke お茶漬けOchazuke is a simple dish of cooked rice with green tea or dashi poured over it, often topped with savory garnishes. Ochugen お中元Ochugen is the custom of giving midsummer gifts as a token of thanks. Oden おでんOden is a winter one-pot dish of ingredients such as daikon, egg, and fish cakes slowly simmered in a light dashi broth. Ohagi おはぎOhagi is the autumn counterpart of botamochi—rice coated in bean paste, eaten around the equinox. Okan お燗Okan refers to warmed sake in general, gently heated to bring out aroma and roundness. Okonomiyaki お好み焼きOkonomiyaki is a savory griddled pancake of batter and cabbage with chosen fillings, associated especially with Osaka and Hiroshima. Omiyage お土産Omiyage are regional souvenirs, typically food, brought back from travel to share with others. Omotenashi おもてなしOmotenashi is the Japanese spirit of wholehearted, anticipatory hospitality, offered with care and without expectation of reward. Onsen 温泉An onsen is a natural hot spring, and by extension the bathing facilities built around it. Oribe 織部Oribe is a Mino ware style from the Momoyama period, known for its vivid copper-green glaze, bold iron-oxide painted patterns, and intentionally asymmetrical, freely shaped forms. Osechi Ryori 御節料理Osechi ryori is the assortment of symbolic dishes eaten at the Japanese New Year, each carrying wishes for health, prosperity, and longevity, traditionally arranged in tiered… Oseibo お歳暮Oseibo is the custom of giving year-end gifts to express gratitude to those who have offered support. Oshiruko お汁粉Oshiruko is a warm sweet soup of red beans served with mochi. Otoso お屠蘇Otoso is spiced medicinal sake drunk at the New Year to wish for health and ward off misfortune. Otsumami おつまみOtsumami are small savory snacks enjoyed alongside sake and other drinks. Ozoni 雑煮Ozoni is a New Year's soup containing mochi rice cakes, with broth and ingredients varying widely by region and household. Porcelain 磁器Porcelain, called jiki in Japanese, is made from refined porcelain stone containing materials such as kaolin, silica, and feldspar, which form a very fine, dense body. Pottery Pottery usually refers to traditional clay vessels such as bowls, plates, and jars made for everyday use, and is one category within the broader field of ceramics. Raden 螺鈿Raden is a lacquerware decorative technique in which mother of pearl is embedded in the surface lacquer. Rakugan 落雁Rakugan are dry confections of pressed sugar and rice flour, often molded into seasonal shapes for tea. Risshun 立春Risshun is the first day of spring in the traditional solar calendar, signaling the season's turn. Rokuro Seikei 轆轤成形Rokuro Seikei is wheel throwing, one of the primary shaping techniques in Japanese ceramics. Ryokan 旅館A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn offering tatami rooms, communal baths, and seasonal cuisine. Saibashi 菜箸Saibashi are long chopsticks used for cooking and plating. Sakura 桜Sakura (cherry blossom) is one of Japan's most beloved motifs. Sansho 山椒Sansho is Japanese pepper, a citrusy, tingling spice from the prickly ash, often paired with grilled eel. Santoku 三徳A santoku is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife suited to meat, fish, and vegetables. Seigaiha 青海波Seigaiha is a pattern that represents waves by layering concentric arcs in a fan shape. Sencha 煎茶Sencha is the most widely enjoyed Japanese green tea, made from leaves that are steamed and rolled, giving a fresh, balanced flavor. Seto Sometsuke 瀬戸染付Seto sometsuke (Seto blue-and-white ware) is porcelain made in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, in which designs are painted in indigo gosu (cobalt blue) on a white body and then glazed… Setoguro 瀬戸黒Setoguro (Black Seto) is a Mino ware whose main feature is its jet-black color, produced by a high-iron glaze. Setsubun 節分Setsubun marks the eve of spring, celebrated by scattering beans to drive out misfortune and invite good luck. Shiboridashi 絞り出しA shiboridashi is a small handleless teapot designed for steeping high-grade gyokuro and sencha at low temperatures. Shichimi 七味Shichimi (shichimi togarashi) is a blend of seven spices built around chili, used to season noodles, soups, and grilled dishes. Shimekazari しめ飾りShimekazari is a New Year's decoration of sacred straw rope and auspicious ornaments hung to welcome the year's deities. Shino 志野Shino is a Mino ware style noted for a thick, creamy-white glaze made almost entirely of feldspar. Shippo 七宝Shippo (seven treasures) is a pattern of identical circles overlapping by quarters to form an endless interlocking lattice. Shiratama 白玉Shiratama are small, chewy dumplings of glutinous rice flour, served in cold sweets and soups. Shiro-gesho 白化粧Shiro-gesho is a white slip application technique used in Japanese ceramics. Shirochibu 白粒Shirochibu is the white-dot variant of the aochibu technique, in which tiny raised white dots are arranged evenly across the surface with the icchin tool. Shiso 紫蘇Shiso is an aromatic herb of the perilla family, used as a garnish and seasoning in Japanese cooking. Shita-etsuke 下絵付Shita-etsuke is underglaze painting applied directly onto the ceramic surface after bisque firing and before glazing. Shochikubai 松竹梅Shochikubai—pine, bamboo, and plum—is an auspicious trio symbolizing endurance, resilience, and renewal. Shochu 焼酎Shochu is a distilled Japanese spirit made from ingredients such as barley, sweet potato, or rice. Shoji 障子Shoji are sliding panels of translucent washi paper on a wooden lattice, diffusing soft light between spaces. Shojin Ryori 精進料理Shojin ryori is Japanese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, prepared without meat, fish, or pungent vegetables, emphasizing simplicity and mindful preparation. Somen 素麺Somen are very thin wheat noodles, typically served chilled in summer with a dipping sauce. Somenishiki 染錦Somenishiki combines underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze enamels, uniting sometsuke and nishikide decoration. Sometsuke 染付Sometsuke is underglaze decoration painted in cobalt blue on white porcelain. Stoneware According to the American Ceramic Society, stoneware is typically fired at 1,150–1,300°C, with or without glaze, producing a dense, durable body with a water absorption rate of… Sueki 須恵器Sueki is ancient Japanese unglazed stoneware, fired at high temperature in a reducing atmosphere. Sumi-e 墨絵Sumi-e is Japanese ink-wash painting, building form and atmosphere from gradations of black ink. Takoyaki たこ焼きTakoyaki are round batter dumplings filled with octopus, a celebrated street food of Osaka. Tanabata 七夕Tanabata is the Star Festival on July 7, when people write wishes on strips of paper and hang them on bamboo. Tatami 畳Tatami are traditional Japanese floor mats of woven igusa rush over a firm core, whose size and number define the proportions of a room. Tatara-zukuri タタラ作りTatara-zukuri is a Japanese ceramic shaping technique also known as slab building. Tebineri 手捻りTebineri is a traditional hand-forming method in Japanese ceramics where the potter shapes clay directly by hand, without the use of a wheel. Temae 点前Temae is the choreographed sequence of movements for preparing and serving tea in the Japanese tea ceremony. Tetsubin 鉄瓶A tetsubin is a Japanese cast-iron kettle used to boil water for tea, valued for retaining heat and softening the water. Tobikanna 飛び鉋Tobikanna (chatter marking) is a decorative technique in which a springy metal blade is held against a piece as it turns on the potter's wheel, skipping across the surface to cut… Togidashi 研出蒔絵Togidashi maki-e is a lacquer technique in which the design is buried under layers of lacquer and then polished back flush with the surface. Toji 冬至Toji is the winter solstice, traditionally marked by yuzu baths and eating pumpkin for good health. Tokonoma 床の間The tokonoma is a recessed alcove in a Japanese room used to display a hanging scroll, a flower arrangement, or a seasonal object. Tokusa 木賊 / 十草Tokusa is a pattern of evenly spaced vertical stripes, named after the tokusa (scouring rush / horsetail) plant whose straight, segmented stems it evokes. Tonjiru 豚汁Tonjiru is a hearty miso soup with pork and root vegetables, valued as warming comfort food. Torii 鳥居A torii is the gateway marking the entrance to a Shinto shrine, separating the everyday from the sacred. Tsuiki 鎚起Tsuiki is a metalworking technique, a form of tankin (hammered metalwork), in which a metal sheet is shaped by repeated hammering. Tsukemono 漬物Tsukemono are Japanese pickles—vegetables preserved in salt, rice bran, vinegar, or miso—served as a side and palate cleanser. Tsukimi 月見Tsukimi is the autumn custom of viewing the harvest moon, often accompanied by offerings of dango and pampas grass. Ukiyo-e 浮世絵Ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") is the genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings depicting landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life, which flourished in the… Umeboshi 梅干しUmeboshi are ume fruit pickled in salt, intensely sour and salty, eaten with rice and used in cooking. Umeshu 梅酒Umeshu is a sweet liqueur made by steeping ume fruit in spirits and sugar. Urushi 漆Urushi is the refined sap of the lacquer tree (urushi tree), used in Japan since the Jomon period as a natural coating. Urushiol Urushiol is the oily, catechol-based main component of urushi lacquer sap (roughly 60–70% of raw lacquer) and the substance responsible for forming the lacquer film: in the… Usucha 薄茶Usucha is thin matcha, whisked to a light froth and the most commonly served form of ceremonial tea. Uwa-etsuke 上絵付Uwa-etsuke is a decorative process applied to ceramics after the final firing. Wabi-cha 侘び茶Wabi-cha is the style of tea ceremony that prizes rustic simplicity and quiet beauty, refined by tea masters such as Sen no Rikyu. Wagashi 和菓子Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections, often made with rice flour and sweet bean paste and shaped to seasonal motifs, designed to harmonize with tea. Waka 和歌Waka is classical Japanese poetry, most often in the 31-syllable tanka form, central to court culture and seasonal expression. Wasabi 山葵Wasabi is a pungent green condiment made from the grated rhizome of the wasabi plant, served with sushi and sashimi. Washi 和紙Washi is traditional Japanese handmade paper, valued for its strength, texture, and translucency, used for everything from calligraphy to sliding doors. Washitsu 和室A washitsu is a traditional Japanese-style room floored with tatami and furnished for flexible use. Washoku 和食Washoku is traditional Japanese cuisine, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, built on seasonal ingredients, balance, and respect for the natural flavor of each… Yakishime 焼締Yakishime refers to unglazed wares fired at high temperature until the body becomes dense and water-resistant. Yanagiba 柳刃A yanagiba is a long, single-edged knife for slicing sashimi in one clean stroke. Yohen 窯変Yohen refers to changes in a ceramic's color and shape that occur unexpectedly inside the kiln, from flame, ash, and the placement of the piece during firing. Yokan 羊羹Yokan is a firm jelly confection made from bean paste set with agar. Yosenabe 寄せ鍋Yosenabe is a mixed hot pot that gathers seafood, meat, and vegetables in a seasoned broth. Yoshidaya 吉田屋Yoshidaya is a revival-period Kutani style from the Yoshidaya kiln, which revived the aode (green) style of Ko-Kutani. Yugen 幽玄Yugen is a sense of profound, subtle beauty and mystery that suggests far more than it reveals. Yukasai 釉下彩Yukasai (underglaze decoration) is a broad family of techniques in which a design is applied to the body and then covered with a transparent glaze before firing, so the decoration… Yuri Ginsai 釉裏銀彩Yuri ginsai (underglaze silver) is a Kutani ware technique in which patterns cut from silver foil are applied to the bisque-fired body and then sealed beneath a transparent or… Yuri-kinsai 釉裏金彩Yuri-kinsai is a Kutani technique in which gold leaf is sealed beneath a transparent glaze for a luminous depth. Zenzai ぜんざいZenzai is a sweet, chunky red bean soup served with grilled mochi. Aizen Kiln View collection → Aizu Lacquerware View collection → ALART View collection → Aochibu & Shirochibu View collection → Arita Porcelain Lab View collection → Arita ware 有田焼 View collection → Asanoha: Hemp Leaves View collection → Atelier Yu View collection → Baizan Kiln View collection → Bamboo Crafts View collection → Bamboo Motif View collection → Beer & Shochu Cups View collection → Bento Boxes View collection → Beppu Bamboo Craft View collection → BIRDY. Towel View collection → Biseki Kiln View collection → Bizan Kiln View collection → Bizen ware 備前焼 View collection → Bowl Sets View collection → Bowls View collection → Boxes View collection → Camellia View collection → Chakoro Tea Incense Burners View collection → Chawanmushi Bowls View collection → Chinshu Kiln View collection → Choemon Kiln View collection → Choho Kiln View collection → Chojuro Kiln View collection → Chopstick Cases View collection → Chopstick Rests View collection → Chopsticks View collection → Chopsticks for Kids View collection → Chopsticks Gift Sets View collection → Chopsticks In Various Lengths View collection → Chrysanthemum View collection → Coasters View collection → Cooking/Serving Chopsticks View collection → Cookware View collection → Copper Pans View collection → Crane View collection → Cups & Saucers View collection → Cutting Boards View collection → Daruma Dolls View collection → Decorative Plates View collection → Decorative Stands / Bases View collection → deidei View collection → Dinner Plates View collection → Dinnerware View collection → Dinnerware Sets View collection → Dobuchi Yoshiaki View collection → Dog View collection → Donabe 土鍋 View collection → Donburi Bowls View collection → Dragon View collection → Drinkware View collection → Easy-to-hold Chopsticks View collection → Echizen Lacquerware View collection → Edo Kimekomi Dolls View collection → Edo Kiriko 江戸切子 View collection → Extra Large Chopsticks View collection → Fish View collection → Flatware View collection → Flower Vases View collection → Folding Screens View collection → Food Picks View collection → FUJIMASA View collection → Fukube Kaji View collection → Fukuhou Kiln View collection → Fukunishi Sobe Shoten View collection → Fukushima Kazuhiro View collection → Fukushima Reiko View collection → Furoshiki 風呂敷 View collection → Furoshiki Handles View collection → GATOMIKIO View collection → Gift Wrapping Accessories View collection → Gingado View collection → GINPO View collection → Ginshu Kiln View collection → Glassware View collection → Gourd View collection → Graters View collection → Guinomi View collection → Gyokko Toen View collection → Hagi Ware View collection → Hakuichi View collection → Hanasaka View collection → Hara Seitosho View collection → Harekutani View collection → Harisho Yamada Glass View collection → Hariya Kinuyo View collection → Hariya Masayuki View collection → Hasami Ware View collection → Hataman Touen View collection → Hibino Ceramic View collection → Hibino Modern Shokado Bento Boxes View collection → Higashi Kiln View collection → Hina Dolls View collection → Hiracle View collection → Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln View collection → Hirohashi View collection → Hirota Glass View collection → Hissan Pottery View collection → Hizen Yoshida Ware View collection → Hokusai View collection → Hori Toshiro View collection → Hozan Kiln View collection → Ichimatsu: Checkers View collection → Iga Ware View collection → Ihoshiro Kiln View collection → Imari Nabeshima Ware View collection → Incense & Accessories View collection → Interior View collection → Ishida View collection → Ishitomi Shunjiro View collection → Ishizuka Glass View collection → Japanese Dolls & Decor View collection → Japanese Knives View collection → Japanese Tea Canisters & Chasaji Teaspoons View collection → Japanese Tea Sets View collection → Japanese Tea Waste Containers View collection → Japanese Teacups View collection → Japanese Teapots View collection → Japanese Teaware View collection → JINSUI View collection → Jubako Bento Boxes View collection → Kabazaiku Cherry Bark Work View collection → Kacho: Flowers & Birds View collection → Kadowaki Glass View collection → Kaga Mizuhiki View collection → Kagawa Lacquerware View collection → Kaitakudo Art View collection → Kaizan Kiln View collection → Kakejiku Hanging Scrolls View collection → Kakinuma Ningyo View collection → Kakusho Kiln View collection → Kanazawa Gold Leaf View collection → Karakusa: Arabesques View collection → Kawai View collection → Keizan Kiln View collection → Kidoguchi Yoshio View collection → Kids Tableware View collection → Kikusho Pottery View collection → Kikyoya View collection → Kinzan Kiln View collection → Kishu Lacquerware View collection → Kitamura Takashi View collection → Kitchen Utensil Holders View collection → Kitchen Utensils View collection → Kitchenware View collection → Kiyohide Glass View collection → Kobachi Small Bowls View collection → Kobo Aizawa View collection → Kokeshi Dolls View collection → Kokuzou Kiln View collection → Komatsu Shigeo View collection → Kousai Kiln View collection → Kumidashi Japanese Teacups View collection → Kutani Art View collection → Kutani Bitouen View collection → Kutani ware 九谷焼 View collection → Kyo Ware & Kiyomizu Ware View collection → Kyoto Hozan Kiln View collection → Lacquerware View collection → Ladles View collection → Large Bowls View collection → Le Sanpei Kiln View collection → Lucky Charms View collection → Maneki Neko View collection → Marumon: Circles View collection → Masaki Kiln View collection → Matcha Bowls View collection → Matcha Sets View collection → Matcha Whisks & Whisk Holders View collection → Matchaware View collection → Matsuba Tatami View collection → Matsukan View collection → Medium Bowls View collection → MERU View collection → Metalwork View collection → Midou Kiln View collection → Mikawachi Ware View collection → Mino Shodo View collection → Mino Ware View collection → Mitsui Tamekichi View collection → Miyabi Urushi Kogei View collection → Momiji View collection → Mori Toshiaki View collection → morisa View collection → Mortars & Pestles View collection → Mount Fuji View collection → Mugs View collection → Musashi Kiln View collection → MUSUBI CRAFT KITS View collection → MUSUBI Originals View collection → Nabeshima Kosen Kiln View collection → Nakada Hiroshi View collection → Nakada Kazuo View collection → Nakada Kingyoku View collection → Nakamura Toshito View collection → Nakazato Ichiro View collection → Nambu ironware 南部鉄器 View collection → Nanpu Kougei View collection → Naruko Kokeshi Dolls View collection → Natsume Matcha Containers & Chashaku Tea Scoops View collection → Nichijou-Sahanki View collection → Nishijin Ori Brocade View collection → Nishikata Ryota View collection → Nishimoto View collection → Ochoko View collection → Odate Kougeisha View collection → Odate Magewappa View collection → Ohigashi Alyne View collection → Ohmitogei Research Centre View collection → Okazaki Yasuo View collection → Ominato Bunkichi Shoten View collection → Oryoki Bowl Sets View collection → Oshibori Towel Trays View collection → Oshin Kiln View collection → Otsuki Yosuke View collection → Owl View collection → Owl Figurines View collection → Peony View collection → Pine View collection → Placemats View collection → Plant Pots View collection → Plate Sets View collection → Plates View collection → Platters View collection → Plum Blossom View collection → Pots & Pans View collection → Rabbit View collection → Rabbit Figurines View collection → Raku Studio Waraku View collection → Raku ware 楽焼 View collection → Ramen Bowls View collection → Ramen Spoons View collection → Rice Bowls View collection → Rice Cookers View collection → Rinkuro Kiln View collection → Ritsuzan Tomita View collection → Roji Associates View collection → Sakazuki View collection → Sake / Barware View collection → Sake Carafes View collection → Sake Cups View collection → Sake Sets View collection → Sake Warmers / Coolers View collection → Sakurai Chie View collection → Samurai Helmets View collection → Satomi Toshitaka View collection → Sauce Containers View collection → Sauce Plates View collection → Sea Bream View collection → Seigado View collection → Seigaiha: Ocean Waves View collection → Seiju Kiln View collection → Seikou Kiln View collection → Serveware View collection → Serving Trays View collection → Seto Togeisha View collection → Seto ware 瀬戸焼 View collection → Seven Lucky Gods View collection → Shigaraki Ware View collection → Shippo: Seven Treasures View collection → Showa Seito View collection → Shuro Palm Craft View collection → Side Plates View collection → SINGAMA View collection → Sinra View collection → Soba Choko Cups View collection → Soryu Kiln View collection → Soukyu Kiln View collection → Soup Bowls View collection → Souraku-an View collection → Soushu Kiln View collection → Soy Sauce Dispensers View collection → Sparrow View collection → Spice Containers View collection → Spoons & Forks View collection → Strainers View collection → Suruga Bamboo Basketry View collection → Sushi Boats View collection → Sushi Plates View collection → Table Runners View collection → Taishi Kiln View collection → Taka Toshifumi View collection → Takade Eiji View collection → Takaoka Copperware View collection → Takayama View collection → Tanaka Toubou View collection → Taruta Hiroshi View collection → Tasei Kiln View collection → Tatami Crafts View collection → Taya Shikkiten View collection → Textiles View collection → Tobe Ware View collection → Tokoname ware 常滑焼 View collection → Tokusa: Horsetail View collection → Tonkatsu Rack View collection → Tonsui Bowls View collection → Toothpick Holders View collection → Tosa Washi Paper View collection → Tosen Kiln View collection → Toshi Kiln View collection → Touan View collection → Toukou Kiln View collection → Toyoda Woodcraft View collection → Trays & Placemats View collection → Trivets View collection → Tsubame Shinko View collection → Tsubame-Sanjo Metalwork View collection → Tsuda Mizuhiki View collection → Tsugaru Vidro View collection → Tsunoda Seibee View collection → Umezawa Woodworks Kougeisha View collection → Usuki Ware View collection → Utsutsu Kiln View collection → Wajima lacquerware 輪島塗 View collection → Wakasa Lacquerware View collection → Wakunami Madoka View collection → Whiskey Glasses View collection → Wind Chimes View collection → Wine Glasses & Cups View collection → Woodcrafts View collection → Yamachiku View collection → Yamada Sen-i View collection → Yamada Yoshiaki View collection → YAMAKYU View collection → Yamamoto Choza View collection → Yamanaka Lacquerware View collection → Yamaura Saori View collection → Yatsuyanagi View collection → Yokkaichi Banko ware View collection → Yoneda Yuzan Kiln View collection → Yoshita Kasho View collection → Yoshita Minori View collection → Yotsukawa Seisakusho View collection → Yozan Kiln View collection → Yunomi Japanese Teacups View collection → Zoho Kiln View collection → Zuiho Kiln View collection →