11th Jul 2026
Match the object to the way the person already drinks tea, and the gift cannot miss. There is a quiet advantage to giving a tea lover a vessel rather than tea itself. Tea is consumed and gone, and…
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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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28th Mar 2026
Every spring, Japan undergoes a quiet transformation. The bare limbs of cherry trees flush pink almost overnight, and across the country, people set down their daily routines to gather beneath the bl…
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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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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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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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27th Sep 2025
Calm & Beautiful: Refined Cat-Themed Tableware for Grown-Up Dining Add a touch of pure “Neko time” to your everyday life. Cat-themed tableware that blends lovable charm with Japan&rs…
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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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11th Jul 2025
If you've ever admired the rustic charm of a Japanese tea bowl or the vibrant elegance of a Kutani plate, you're not alone. Japanese ceramics have captivated the world for centuries—with each…
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