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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Your First Taste of Ozoni: A Delicious New Year’s Tradition
Learn about ozoni, a Japanese New Year’s soup brimming with mochi and seasonal veggies plus a step-by-step recipe today.

End-of-Year Cheers: A Warm Izakaya-style Celebration
Create a cozy year-end celebration with stunning Japanese stoneware bowls, vibrant Kutani plates, and elegant accessories.

Unlock the Charm of Soba: How to Enjoy Japan’s Beloved Noodle Dish
Discover soba's history and cultural significance, plus suggestions on the perfect tableware for this Japanese classic.

Baby Steps into Japanese Cooking with Sylvia Wakana
Start Japanese cooking with Sylvia Wakana’s easy tips, ingredient guides, cultural insights, & beginner-friendly recipes.

Ring in the New Year with Pastels
Celebrate the New Year with pastel jubako boxes and osechi ryori for a blend of tradition and modern elegance.

The Invention of Mochi Ice Cream
Explore the origins of mochi ice cream, a blend of creamy ice cream and soft mochi, plus a simple recipe to make your own.

Oroshi Nabe with Blue Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot
The Blue Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot is stylishly designed to make a great center piece on the table.





