22nd Apr 2026
The first time you shop for Japanese ceramics, the differences can feel hard to read. Many pieces look almost identical from a photo. The descriptions use words you don’t know yet. And one pie…
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9th Apr 2026
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto — where gold speaks in whispers, not shouts. There is a particular kind of light you notice in old Japanese temples — not the blinding brightness of chandeliers or th…
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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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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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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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23rd Aug 2025
Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture is Japan’s iconic iro-e (color-painted) porcelain. This guide walks beginners through the essentials—the Five Kutani Colors, the production process,…
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18th Aug 2025
Crispy pork cutlet, sweet-savory dashi broth, and fluffy eggs come together in this popular Japanese dish. Here is a step-by-step katsudon recipe you can easily make at home, plus tips on choosing th…
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