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Akari’s Spring Donburi Recipe: Salmon Bowl with Parsley Sauce
Make Hasegawa Akari’s spring salmon donburi, a light poached salmon bowl with parsley sauce and crisp vegetables.

Animal Motif Must-Haves: Treat Yourself or Gift a Friend!
Who doesn't adore the charm of animal motifs, especially when paired with exquisite craftsmanship?

Fukube Kaji: A Blacksmith Where Tools Sustain Tradition
Discover Fukube Kaji, a 118-year-old Ishikawa blacksmith crafting durable knives and tools rooted in local life and tradition.

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Spring Colors
Rafraîchissez vos occasions printanières avec des cadeaux inspirés des saisons. Découvrez des roses délicats, des verts éclatants et des designs élégants.

Stewed in Spring Light: Recipe for Japanese Nikujaga
Experience the warmth of Japanese home cooking with this nikujaga recipe, plus tops on tools and tableware for serving.

How to Host a Hinamatsuri Tea Party
Celebrate Hinamatsuri with a charming tea party and pastel-hued tableware, festive Arita plates, and seasonal sweets.

How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Learn how to care for Japanese lacquerware, from proper washing to storage, so your pieces stay beautiful for years.

Discover matchaware essentials for making matcha at home, including bowls, whisks, tea scoops, and more.

Cozy Stoneware to Make Your Winter Warm and Bright
Stay warm this winter with Japanese stoneware. Explore mugs, donabe pots, and bowls designed to retain heat.

Understanding Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures
Learn the meaning of Japan’s National Treasures and Living National Treasures.

Kintsugi Repair Experience: The Meaning Behind Golden Restoration
Kintsugi is often introduced as a beautiful craft, but in practice, it begins with something very ordinary: a bowl that slipped, a cup that cracked, a broken ...

Nakada Kazuo: A Master of Silver on Porcelain
Meet Nakada Kazuo, a master artisan of Kutani ware and underglaze silver leaf.

How to Sharpen Your Japanese Knife: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn step-by-step instructions for sharpening double-bevel Japanese knives with a whetstone.

The World of Raku Ware: Form, Fire, and Wabi
Discover Raku ware, shaped by hand and fire. Explore its history and the timeless beauty of Japanese tea bowls.

Behind the Scenes at A Raku Ware Workshop
Explore the grace of Raku ware, born from firelight for the tea ceremony, its history, philosophy, and living craftsmanship in Kyoto.






