The Maneki-neko — More Than Just a Lucky Cat
Right Paw, Left Paw, or Both? Do you know why that charming little cat raises its paw? When inviting friends or business partners from abroad into a home or office,...
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The Maneki-neko — More Than Just a Lucky Cat
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Seeing Culture in Everyday Objects — Chopsticks
What Are Chopsticks? Why Are They Considered “Personal” in Japan? One of the first things visitors to Japan often notice is chopsticks. While they are used across many parts of...
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The Matcha Bowl — Beauty in Imperfection
A Vessel of Spirit and Function The tea ceremony is often associated with “Zen,” reflecting a balance between spirituality and practicality. At its center is the matcha bowl. Not just...
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Sake Vessels and Cups — Why the Vessel Matters in Japan
More Than Taste and Aroma When speaking about sake in Japan, the conversation rarely ends with taste or aroma. The vessel itself—sake ware and cups—has long been treated as an...
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Osechi Today — From Making to Choosing
From Homemade Tradition to Personal Choice As providers of tableware, we believe it is important to understand how food culture evolves. Last October, we conducted a small survey asking: “Osechi—homemade...
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The Soy Sauce Dish — A Small Plate, A Quiet Story
Do We Still Need a Soy Sauce Dish? —A story of a humble object that may be quietly disappearing— When returning to Japan from abroad, one of the first places...
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Kiriko Glass — Where Craft Meets Everyday Life
Among the many items we offer, there is one we especially hope you’ll come to know—our signature Kiriko glass. More than just a beautiful vessel, this glass reflects the spirit...
