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Meet the Incense Masters: Awaji Island’s Art of Healing Aroma
Discover Awaji Island’s incense heritage and learn how traditional craft shapes refined fragrances for modern life.

From Arita to Your Table: The Enduring Legacy of Gen-emon Kiln
Visit Gen-emon Kiln in Arita and learn in our interview how bold, hand-painted blue Arita ware is made for daily use.

Uncover how snow shapes Japanese life, culture, and crafts, from winter traditions to snow-inspired tableware.

The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these warm, healing aesthetics came to life.

Travels in Tobe: Where History Meets Craftsmanship
Journey through Matsuyama and Tobe, where castles, hot springs, and pottery villages intertwine.

Travel Japan Through Tableware
Travel Japan through tableware this summer. Explore handcrafted pieces from Kyoto, Tokyo, Akita, and more.

A Perfect Spring Day Trip to Odawara Castle
Experience one of Japan’s most iconic hanami spots with a spring day trip to Odawara Castle.

Japan’s Must-Visit Pottery Markets in 2026
Visit Japan’s top pottery markets in 2025. Find handcrafted tableware, meet artisans, and uncover rare ceramic treasures.

The Winter Wonders of Japan’s Regional Cuisine
Discover Japan's winter cuisine with hearty soups and hot pots, offering warmth and unique regional flavors.

Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation
Explore IWA 5's story, from Richard Geoffroy's Dom Pérignon roots to his innovative journey into Japanese sake in Toyama.

The Art of Community in Higashi-Iwase
Discover Higashi-Iwase’s revival led by Masuda Ryuichiro, turning a once-declining town into a vibrant artists enclave.

Tasting Toyama at Sushi Jinjin
Savor the flavors at Standing Sushi Jinjin, where Chef Kimura crafts Tokyo-style sushi using local Toyama ingredients.

Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan
Meet three master artisans from Toyama, Japan, as they share their crafts and traditions in a serene countryside setting.

Discover IWA, where Japan's ancient sake traditions merge with French winemaking artistry, led by legend Richard Geoffroy.

Musubi’s Kamakura Guide Part Two: Kaiseki Restaurant Gentouan
We visited Gentouan, a historic kaiseki restaurant with exquisite seasonal dishes, antique tableware, and serene elegance.

Guide de Musubi à Kamakura, première partie : le café Kissaten « Iwata » établi de longue date
Découvrez Iwata Coffee à Kamakura, un kissaten apprécié depuis 1945, connu pour son ambiance nostalgique et ses délicieuses crêpes.





