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Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and highlights the beauty of kaiseki-style dishes.

What Is Ochugen? All about Japan’s Summer Gift Giving
Learn about ochugen, the Japanese tradition of midyear gift-giving. Explore its history, timing, and the perfect gifts.

Real Wasabi Wonders: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Sushi and Soba Essential
Discover the secrets of real wasabi and learn about its rich history, unique cultivation, and unforgettable taste.

A Refreshing Table: Recommended Blue Dinnerware for the Summer Season
Welcome summer with a selection of blue Japanese tableware, perfect for adding a refreshing touch to your table.

An Illuminating Summer Tea with Lantern Plants
Create a serene summer tea setting inspired by Asakusa's Hozuki Market, featuring exquisite floral Imari plates, black Arita porcelain, and modern bento boxes.

Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance
Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his exciting vision for the future.

Culinary Fusion on Turquoise Shigaraki Plates
Enjoy a tablescape that masterfully blends the unique creativity of Japanese craftsmanship with the artistry of French-inspired Japanese cuisine.

Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware
At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique glazes.

De l'écorce à la beauté : les points de vue des artisans Kabazaiku
Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.

Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year.

How to Care for Your Japanese Chopsticks
Apprenez à prendre soin de vos baguettes japonaises avec des conseils sur le lavage, le stockage et le moment de les remplacer.

Midsummer Blue: A Table Set with Kyoto Vegetables
Kyoto's produce, celebrated for its rich flavors and distinct shapes, brings a touch of seasonal charm to a summer meal.

How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners
Learn how to use chopsticks in our step-by-step guide, including everything from holding the chopsticks to handling them.

Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks
Learn how to pick the perfect chopsticks with our detailed guide on the best materials, sizes, shapes, designs, and more.

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.

Ensemble de baguettes Matsukan : Série « Son de la mer »
Découvrez les baguettes Sound of the Sea de Matsukan, mêlant la laque de Wakasa, les inspirations océaniques et le patrimoine local.