Culture

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony

Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold tools for Japanese tea ceremonies.

Do You Really Know Japanese Wagyu Beef?

Explore the unique flavors, meticulous rearing, and rich history of wagyu, or Japanese beef, which includes Kobe Beef.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Deep Dive into the Tea Master's Philosophy

Explore the philosophy behind the practice of chado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, with expert Kitajima Ritsuko.

On Tango-no-Sekku, We Celebrate the Health of Our Growing Boys!

We celebrate Boy's Day on the same day as Children's Day, with fun activities like flying koinobori and eating sweets.

A Bite of Spring: The Journey through Japanese Sakura Desserts

Discover the flavors of Japan's cherry blossom season with delectable wagashi desserts like sakura mochi and hanami dango.

The Shogun's Table — What Did Ieyasu Eat?

Discover the unique meals of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's iconic Edo period leader and inspiration for Shogun’s Toranaga.

Beauty Secrets of Ume and Sakura: Discover at Japanese Cosmetic Museum

We visit the Beni Museum, named after the brilliant red hue made of safflower.

Un doux voyage dans les gourmandises au matcha

Découvrez le côté sucré du matcha avec des confiseries japonaises traditionnelles et modernes.

10 faits soigneusement sélectionnés pour épater vos amis fleuristes

Dazzle your friends with your cherry blossom knowledge with these 10 facts about sakura.

Precious Jewels: Tokyo's Exquisite Lacquerware Collection

We take a walk through the history of lacquerware at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo in Roppongi.

Thanks, Mom: Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

This gift guide can help you find the perfect handcrafted Japanese presents for Mother's Day.

Beauty Blossoming—Japan’s Cherry Trees

Novelist Michael Pronko muses on Japan's sakura season and the crowds of people who love them too.

Meet Konamon, the Japanese Take on Flour-Based Foods

Get a taste of a delicious genre of Japanese cuisine, konamon, which includes okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more!

Elegance Reimagined: The Rimpa Legacy Through MUSUBI KILN's Collections

Take a journey through our selection of Rimpa tableware, known for its use of color and natural motifs.

Cracking Open the Wonderful World of Japan’s Tamago Cuisine

Du tamagoyaki classique des restaurants de sushis au tamago kake gohan (TKG) de renommée mondiale, découvrez les histoires qui se cachent derrière les plats d'œufs japonais populaires.

Spring’s Messenger: The Colorful Palette of Early Blooms

Welcome spring with Japan’s early blooms. Discover the beauty and meaning of sakura, mimosa, peach blossoms, and lilies.