Musubi Kiln Journal

A Meal for One, Zen Style

Cleanse your body and soul with a healthy and humble meal served in a Oryoki bowl set. The minimalistic design is simple yet functional and carries the deep history.

Sushi on Modern Kutani Ware

Contrasting colors of vermillion and white create the perfect canvas for the colorful sushi plated on a modern Kutani ware sushi plate.

Chanko Nabe Time with the Ginpo White Kannyu Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot

Chanko nabe is the name for the clay pot dish that sumo wrestlers eat at their sumo stables. Use the donabe Japanese clay pot to entertain guests.

Family Fun with the Ginpo Kikka Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot

Set the table for a warm clay pot dinner with the stylish Ginpo Kikka Bank Donabe Japanese Clay Pot.

Teishoku Style Lunch for Two with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn

Serve a teishoku-style lunch with Arita ware porcelain, featuring elegant autumn hues and traditional patterns.

Birthday Gifts Under $100 for Him

Find the perfect birthday gift under $100 for him. From ramen bowls to sake sets, each piece is made in Japan with heart.

Jubako Bento Lunch with Arita Porcelain Lab Japan Series for Autumn

Enjoy a beautifully presented autumn bento with Arita Porcelain Lab’s two-tier jubako, perfect for modern dining.

Enjoying the Splendor of Autumn with Gold

Experience the beauty of autumn in Japan with these gold plates and bowls from Arita Porcelain Lab's Japan Series.

A Japanese Style Breakfast with Yamanaka Lacquerware and Tobe Ware

Try a Japanese style breakfast with these authentic Yamanaka lacquerware items and Tobe ware plates.

Autumn Entertaining with Premium Japanese Tea

We've set the table with tea ware for guest use and lush lacquerware items to add extra shine and color to the table.

How to Brew Premium Japanese Tea with a Houhin Teapot

A teapot created to brew only the finest of Japanese tea leaves. The ""houhin"" is a teapot uniquely made for this purpose.

Guide to Table Runners

Learn how to style Japanese table runners for any occasion and explore designs that bring sophistication to any space.

Dessert Time with Japanese Sweets

Enjoy "wagashi" and a refreshing cup of hot green tea with beautiful items from Seigado and Hozan Kiln for a sweet conclusion to a delicious meal.

Sushi Dinner in Autumn Colors from Hozan Kiln

Enjoy a hearty sushi dinner with tasty side dishes in a fine dining table setting with tableware from Hozan Kiln.

A Shabu-shabu Dinner with the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot

We set the table for an enticing Shabu-shabu dinner with thinly sliced pork using the Black Banko Donabe Japanese Clay Pot.

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka

The process of lacquer coating is roughly divided into three different processes; base coating, middle coating and then applying the finishing coat.