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Care & Use
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Guides
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Glossary
The words of Japanese craft, explained.
Care & Use
How To Care for Stoneware
Learn how to care for Japanese stoneware with useful tips for cleaning, drying, and…
How to Care for Nambu Ironware
Learn how to care for Nambu ironware kettles and teapots, with tips for seasoning,…
How to Care for Japanese Lacquerware
Learn how to care for Japanese lacquerware, from proper washing to storage, so your…
How to Sharpen Your Japanese Knife: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn step-by-step instructions for sharpening double-bevel Japanese knives with a whetstone.
Sukiyaki Recipe: Japanese Beef Hot Pot
Learn how to make classic Japanese sukiyaki at home with a PETARI donabe, featuring…
How to Brew an Excellent Cup of Gyokuro Green Tea
Learn how to brew Gyokuro green tea with easy steps, ideal water temperature, and…
Guides
Tableware
Japanese Plates Explained: Why Shape Matters More Than You Think
Explore why shape matters in Japanese plates, from round and oval to chrysanthemum, gourd,…
8 Japanese Tableware Themes to Elevate Your Table Settings
From rustic earthenware to elegant lacquerware, discover Japanese tableware themes that reflect your lifestyle.
What Are Oryoki Bowls? The Meditative Zen Tableware
Learn more about oryoki bowls, traditional Zen nesting tableware rooted in Buddhist practice.
Tea & Matcha
Hojicha: The Complete Guide to Japan's Roasted Green Tea
Explore the world of hojicha, Japan’s roasted green tea, from its Kyoto heritage to…
Guide to Matcha Bowls
Explore the world of Japanese matcha bowls, with tips on shapes, materials, and how…
Japan’s Hidden Gem: Wakocha, the Unique Japanese Black Tea
Learn about Japanese black tea, its unique origins, and flavor diversity, plus a visit…
Nakazawa HirokoSake & Drinks
Guide to Japanese Sake Items
Explore traditional Japanese sake cups and carafes, their unique forms, and how to enjoy…
What is Japanese Sake? A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the history, brewing process, and types of Japanese sake. Learn how to enjoy…
Hirata Paku Kayoko
Guide to Sake Sets
Learn how different sake carafes, cups, and styles shape the aroma, mood, and experience…
Craft & Technique
What is Sometsuke?
Sometsuke is the traditional blue-and-white porcelain technique that uses the cobalt pigment gosu on…
Kintsugi FAQ: All About Japanese Gold Repair
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about kintsugi—what it means, whether repaired pieces…
What Is Kintsugi? A Guide to Japan’s Art of Gold Repair
Learn about kintsugi, Japan’s art of gold repair, from its origins to wabi-sabi philosophy…
Living & Seasonal
Tanabata: Japan's Star Festival of Wishes and Tradition
Meet Orihime and Hikoboshi behind Japan's Tanabata, and discover its tanzaku wishes, decorations, and…
What Are Kyo-Yasai? Kyoto's Most Celebrated Traditional Vegetables
Discover the story of Kyo-yasai, Kyoto’s heirloom vegetables shaped by palace culture and seasonal…
Seasonal Japanese Flowers and Their Meanings
Explore Japan’s seasons through flowers and uncover their meanings rooted in centuries of culture…
Stay close to the craft
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