Musubi Kiln Journal

An Enchanting Japanese Tea Party with Kutani Stoneware

Spend a warm afternoon with friends chatting over a Japanese tea party table featuring vibrant Kutani stoneware tea cups.

Setsubun: Celebrating Japan's Unique Springtime Festival

Find inspiration in our Sestubun table setting, creating an auspicious atmosphere to celebrate the unique spring festival.

The Spirit of Chado Unboxed: The Perfect Matcha Tea Setting

Create your very own matcha sanctuary at home with the ambiance that captures the serene spirit of a Japanese tea ceremony.

Comment assaisonner le Nambu Ironware Nabe

The Nambu Ironware Nabe Cast Iron Pot is a unique and convenient piece of Nambu ironware, a traditional craft from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku region.

Chirashi on Sometsuke

The beauty of Seto ware porcelain is showcased in our table setting, featuring a delightful combination of chirashi on charming plates from SINGAMA.

A Fusion Feast of Tofu and Bizen Ware in an Age-Old Homestead

Team Musubi visited a centuries-old farmhouse — now a restaurant serving delicious tofu dishes exclusively in Bizen ware.

Artisanat coloré : le parcours artistique de Fujii Yuya avec ses baguettes

Meet the artist behind Matsukan's hand-painted Crystal chopsticks, sharing the incredible path he took to master the craft.

Luxury Luncheon: Celebrating Good Fortune in Style

Learn how to set your table for a celebration with auspicious items that bring good luck to everyone at the dinner party.

Une procession de poteries : Onsen à Hakone

Novelist Michael Pronko shares insight into his grand, traditional tableware experience while visiting an onsen in Hakone.

Kanpai! Celebrate in Style with Japanese Drinkware

Discover a range of Japanese drinkware, from sake cups to rocks glasses, that will make every kanpai moment even merrier.

Art Meets Travel: Two Days in Bizen Ware's Namesake City

Explore three Okayama cultural hotspots with Team Musubi in the birthplace of stunning Japanese pottery called Bizen ware.

Seeing Double: A Series of Sets

Meet your match with these Japanese tableware sets of two, ideal for gifting or sharing meals and drinks with a loved one.

Nambu Ironware Comfort: Crafting the Perfect Sukiyaki Night

A meal together is transformed into a warm and delightful event with a sukiyaki dinner, especially when it's centered around the traditional Nambu ironware cast iron pot.

Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans

This time, we embarked on a two-day, one-night trip to visit Kutani ware artists in Nomi City and Kaga City.

Serenity with Japanese Tea and Exquisite Celadon

Take the opportunity to reserve time for a mini-retreat that caters to both your senses and soul. Savor this moment, relax, and allow yourself to be enveloped in tranquility.

Bites of Blessings: Osechi Ryori on Elegant Small Plates

Welcome the New Year with a festive table for an easy-to-prepare yet elegant osechi dining experience.