Musubi Kiln Journal

Interview with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota-President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 2)

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the fourth president of Hirota Glass, Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, to hear his thoughts.

Soirée d'observation des cerisiers en fleurs « Hanami »  : Chérir la tradition du beau printemps japonais

Au Japon, la tradition d'admirer les cerisiers en fleurs célèbre le printemps. Découvrez l'histoire du hanami et comment en profiter aujourd'hui.

Discovering Edo Kiriko with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 1)

Entrez dans Hirota Glass et explorez l'artisanat, l'histoire et l'avenir d'Edo Kiriko dans le quartier de Sumida à Tokyo.

An Exploratory Day Spent with Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths

From authentic to casual, furoshiki can add a bit of style to your day to day! Here we will introduce using various furoshiki from morning to night.

Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past

From poetry to woodblock prints, Mt. Fuji has been the source of inspiration for a variety of artworks over the centuries.

Cool Impressions with Celadon

Celadon plates featuring delightful little fish can transform your dining room into an elegant oasis for the upcoming warm weather.

Interview with Nabeshima Ware Artist: Kawasoe Takahiko—Nabeshima Kosen Kiln

Kosen Kiln's medaka rice fIsh series tableware has a charm that grabs your attention as soon as you lay eyes on it.

Savor Spring with Delicious Japanese Tea and Sweets

Embrace the warm weather and plan a fun event under the cherry blossoms, enjoying Japanese green and petite tasty sweets.

Hanami: Picnicking under the Cherry Blossoms

See how we spent a delightful day filled with laughter and cheers amongst dancing soft pink petals savoring a beautifully packed lunch with sake.

Beautiful Tradition Enjoyed with Imari Nabeshima Ware

We prepared the table for a special family gathering to celebrate "Tango-no-Sekku," Boys' Day.

Japanese Food Culture and Seasonalities

Here we will introduce the connection between Japanese food culture and the seasons as well as the etymology of shun and hatsumono.

Tobe Ware Meets Spring Yellow

Adorn your table with the bright colors of spring, featuring traditional Tobe ware and Mino ware with sunny yellow hues.

What is Kutani Shoza Style?

Le style Shoza est un style de peinture raffiné et magnifique qui utilise des peintures de style occidental en plus du Kutani Gosai traditionnel.

From Omakase to Michelin-starred restaurants! Chef's Tableware from Musubi Kiln

In this issue, we would like to take a peek at some of the situations in which such tableware is actually used.

Stylish Napkin Folding Techniques to Impress

Beautifully styled napkins can add a flair of elegance to any dining room table! They are especially popular in Japanese modern table settings!

Ma journée au Festival des Arts de la Table 2023

2023 marque le 30e anniversaire du Festival des Arts de la Table, le plus grand événement présentant presque tous les articles liés aux arts de la table.