Musubi Kiln Journal

Origami Challenge with Beautiful Washi Papers

Origami, one of Japan’s traditional cultures, is popular in many countries around the world.

Musubi Kiln’s Office Lunch #01 Office warming party with hot pot dishes!

Musubi Kiln moved into a new office this month. This time, we decided to hold a hot pot party to celebrate the move as well!

Welcome the New Year with a Bowl of Matcha Tea

Enjoy your first cup of matcha tea of the new year with this elegant table setting and celebrate a new start with friends and family.

Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin

"Chinkin" is a technique that elegantly decorates the lustrous surface of lacquerware with gold.

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware

Lacquerware is a representative Japanese craft. Its smooth, moist texture and elegant luminous beauty have a unique charm all their own.

What is "Iwai-bashi"? The special festival chopsticks

"Iwai-bashi (special festival chopsticks)" are chopsticks, shaved thin on both ends, and used for celebratory meals such as New Year's and wedding ceremonies.

Celebratory Rabbit Items for the Year 2023

In association with the year of the Rabbit, we would like to introduce Musubi Kiln's recommended 6 products with a rabbit motif that are perfect for the New Year.

Osechi ryori: Culinary Art Celebrating the New Year

We'll show you different styles on how to serve Osechi ryori from the traditional three tiers Jubako style presentation to a one-plate serving style.

New Year's Festivities

Enjoy the auspicious motifs and designs of the tableware, and the traditional menus prepared for this once-in-a year special occasion.

Lacquerware for a Special Occasion

See how the graceful and lustrous shine of lacquerware makes it a welcomed item for all special occasions.

A Cozy New Year Celebration

Celebrate the new year with a Japanese style table setting for two with a Jubako bento box filled with the traditional New Year cuisine of Japan, "Osechi ryori."

Using Lacquerware Bento Boxes at Home

Learn how to use lacquerware bento boxes at home with packing tips, authentic meal ideas, and styling advice.

Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki

"Kaga Mizuhiki" was the first three-dimensional mizuhiki craft in Japan, which had previously been used for flat items such as betrothal gifts and special envelopes.

The Season of Shin Soba

The harvest of buckwheat comes twice a year in Japan, summer and autumn. And after each harvest, soba made with freshly harvested buckwheat called "Shin soba."

Sushi on Echizen Lacquerware

A long lacquerware serving tray is a great item to plate fresh sushi. Create a sushi restaurant table setting to greet guests to an appetizing meal of sushi and tempura.

Table in White

Take a look at the different types of white tableware items in various designs and textures we used for this setting.