Musubi Kiln Journal

A Taste of the Season: Matsuri-Style

Celebrate Japanese summer at home with shareable bites and festive Mino ware bowls and plates by Musashi Kiln.

Guide to Bento Boxes

Explore the beauty and culture of Japanese bento boxes. Learn about their history, box types, aesthetic tips, and more.

Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai

Explore Japan’s summer festivals through yatai, vibrant food stalls serving takoyaki, kakigori, and more with festive flair.

Tried-and-True Tools of a Japanese Kitchen

Discover essential Japanese kitchen tools that blend tradition, function, and beauty in everyday cooking.

Summer Gift Ideas That Bring a Refreshing Feeling

Cool down summer with Japanese gifts that refresh the senses, like glassware, wind chimes, bamboo vases, and more.

Summer Sips in Adorable Matcha Bowls

Enjoy chilled matcha in charming handmade bowls featuring frogs, Mt. Fuji, and more for a refreshing summer table.

Mindful Moments: Crafting Calm with the Five Senses

Reconnect with your five senses with Japanese tableware and decor that brings calm to your everyday life.

Guide to Japanese Fans

Explore the history, design, and cultural meaning behind Japanese fans, icons of tradition, performance, and craft.

5 Japanese Finds to Brighten the Rainy Season

Discover the beauty of Japan’s rainy season with items that feature rain-friendly designs for cozy days at home.

Early Summer Escape: Travel Through Tableware

Travel Japan through tableware this summer. Explore handcrafted pieces from Kyoto, Tokyo, Akita, and more.

Guide to Edo Kiriko

Explore Edo Kiriko, Tokyo’s iconic cut glass art. Handcrafted with precision, each piece dazzles with timeless beauty.

Breezy Bites: Summer in Blue-and-White

Host a relaxed summer buffet with sometsuke blue-and-white tableware, refreshing Edo glass, and seasonal bites.

Guide to Ramen Bowls

Find the ideal ramen bowl by learning about size, shape, and design for every style.

Nihonga: The Art of Japanese Painting

Explore the elegant world of nihonga, Japanese painting rooted in nature and tradition.

7 Lucky Japanese Patterns

Discover eight traditional Japanese patterns that are used in kimonos, crafts, and more, plus insights on their meanings.

Stacked for Summer: Bento in Bamboo

Set the table for summer with bamboo bento boxes, airy glassware, and seasonal Japanese tableware.