Journal

The Quiet Ritual of Keeping: How to Ensure Your Artisan Ceramics Become Cherished Heirlooms
The Quiet Ritual of Keeping: How to Ensure Your Artisan Ceramics Become Cherished Heirlooms
Every piece of pottery from a master artisan carries not just beauty, but a legacy. It is an object made to be lived with, used daily, and eventually, passed down.... Read more...
Pottery for Everyday Rituals: Morning Coffee, Tea Ceremonies, and Slow Living
Pottery for Everyday Rituals: Morning Coffee, Tea Ceremonies, and Slow Living
The day begins quietly. A faint glow seeps through the curtains, the world still wrapped in its first hush. You cradle a handmade mug between your palms — its surface... Read more...
The Artisan's Vessel: How It Differs from Traditional Tableware
The Artisan's Vessel: How It Differs from Traditional Tableware
In the pottery world, the term artist refers to someone who both creates and handcrafts ceramic works—a maker deeply engaged in the art of shaping clay into life. On the... Read more...
The Beauty of the Chawan: Embracing Tradition with Every Sip of Matcha Tea
The Beauty of the Chawan: Embracing Tradition with Every Sip of Matcha Tea
In the art of matcha, the chawan, or matcha bowl, holds a place of reverence. This unique bowl isn’t just a vessel—it’s a symbol of Japanese tea culture, representing centuries... Read more...
The Homebody’s Paradise: Coffee, Books, Incense, and the Perfect Home Café
The Homebody’s Paradise: Coffee, Books, Incense, and the Perfect Home Café
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of being a homebody has evolved into a cherished lifestyle choice. For those who revel in the warmth of their own... Read more...
Safety Tips When Igniting Incense
Safety Tips When Igniting Incense
Safety steps to adhere to when burning incense: Step 1: Light the incense. Step 2: Blow out the flame. Step 3: Position the incense stick on a suitable holder. Step... Read more...
Object Focus: Shaker Bentwood Box
Object Focus: Shaker Bentwood Box
Before modern kitchen and household storage systems, there were "bentwood" boxes. The name " bentwood'' refers to the wood making technique of wetting wood (either by soaking or by steaming),... Read more...
The Art of Gifting
The Art of Gifting
Gifting is an art that goes beyond material value, reaching the depths of human emotions. Whether for a special occasion or a simple gesture of appreciation, thoughtful gifting carries deep... Read more...
History of Mino Ware "The Standard of Japanese Tablewares"
History of Mino Ware "The Standard of Japanese Tablewares"
A wide variety of pottery Mino ware is produced in Gifu Prefecture Higashi Mino. Mino ware is supported by a long history and tradition, accounts for about 60% of the national market... Read more...