27th Mar 2026
Pick up a bowl made in Japan, and you are holding something shaped by centuries of local knowledge — particular clay, particular water, particular fire. Japanese pottery is not a single traditi…
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4th Mar 2026
Japanese Aesthetics · Home & Living 侘び寂び — Beauty in imperfection, impermanence & simplicity You've probably seen a cracked ceramic mug that somehow looked more beautiful because…
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28th Feb 2026
Japanese Aesthetics · Home & Living 侘び寂び — Beauty in imperfection, impermanence & simplicity You've probably seen a cracked ceramic mug that somehow looked more beautiful because…
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8th Feb 2026
Hinamatsuri, celebrated on March 3, is Japan’s gentle spring festival of wishes and blessings. Learn what it means, what Japanese people do on March 3, and how ceramic lovers can enjoy the seas…
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25th Jan 2026
Beginner’s Guide to Juzu (Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads): Meaning & Usage Juzu, or Buddhist prayer beads, are often thought of as something used only for ceremonies or formal occasions. Ho…
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14th Jan 2026
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event celebrated in early February, just before the beginning of spring in Japan’s seasonal calendar. It is known for mamemaki (bean throwing), playful oni…
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31st Dec 2025
In Japan, the year doesn’t end with a loud countdown. It ends with small, intentional actions—cleaning, arranging, and caring for the everyday tools that support our lives. This gentle…
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28th Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your continued patronage. We would like to inform you of our year-end and New Year holiday schedule as outlined below.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may caus…
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16th Nov 2025
Learn what the Japanese Zodiac (Eto) actually is: a time-keeping system that combines Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches in a 60-year cycle. We also share a short folk tale and two craft…
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16th Nov 2025
The Enigmatic Ko-Kutani — Origins of Kutani Ware The short-lived yet legendary “Old Kutani” set the fearless tone for centuries of Kutani ware. When speaking of Kutani ware, one…
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11th Nov 2025
Japanese interiors celebrate the seasons. In autumn, soft moonlight, rustling pampas grass, dragonflies, and warm foliage invite calm into the home. These wall tapestries are dyed on natural fabrics…
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7th Nov 2025
The Culture of Japanese Ramen A bowl shaped by everyday life, memory, and place. Ramen in Japan is less a special-occasion dish than a quiet part of everyday life. 1. Origins: From Across the…
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