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日本の器のお手入れ方法。長く大切に使うために

How to care for Japanese tableware: To use your...

Do ceramics need to be sealed? Can porcelain go in the dishwasher? Should lacquerware not be left in water for a long time? Each type of Japanese tableware has its...

How to care for Japanese tableware: To use your...

Do ceramics need to be sealed? Can porcelain go in the dishwasher? Should lacquerware not be left in water for a long time? Each type of Japanese tableware has its...

なぜ日本の陶磁器(うつわ)は保有するに値するのか。

Why Japanese Pottery Is Worth Owning

What makes Japanese ceramics worth owning? It’s not just rarity — it’s centuries-old technique, region-specific clay, the philosophy of the maker, and pieces that deepen with every year of use....

Why Japanese Pottery Is Worth Owning

What makes Japanese ceramics worth owning? It’s not just rarity — it’s centuries-old technique, region-specific clay, the philosophy of the maker, and pieces that deepen with every year of use....

日本の酒器。徳利とぐい呑みの文化

Japanese Sake Ware guide

The right sake set transforms every pour. Clay, glaze, and rim diameter all affect aroma and temperature — and Arita, Hagi, Bizen each bring a different character to the table....

Japanese Sake Ware guide

The right sake set transforms every pour. Clay, glaze, and rim diameter all affect aroma and temperature — and Arita, Hagi, Bizen each bring a different character to the table....

漆器(うるし)ができるまで。木の器に命を吹き込む、日本の美の工芸

The Making of Lacquerware: The Japanese Craft o...

The reason lacquerware can be used for hundreds of years lies in the excellent waterproofing, antibacterial, and heat resistance provided by the intricate polymer structure of natural lacquer, and the...

The Making of Lacquerware: The Japanese Craft o...

The reason lacquerware can be used for hundreds of years lies in the excellent waterproofing, antibacterial, and heat resistance provided by the intricate polymer structure of natural lacquer, and the...

砥部焼とは?四国が誇る、温かい青白磁

What is Tobe Ware? Shikoku's proud, warm celadon.

Tobe ware is a type of white porcelain that originated in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture. It boasts excellent practicality as handcrafted ceramics, compatible with dishwashers and microwaves, intentionally made thick...

What is Tobe Ware? Shikoku's proud, warm celadon.

Tobe ware is a type of white porcelain that originated in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture. It boasts excellent practicality as handcrafted ceramics, compatible with dishwashers and microwaves, intentionally made thick...

和食器セットの揃え方。茶碗・汁椀・皿・小鉢から始める、豊かな食卓づくり

How to Assemble a Set of Japanese Tableware: Cr...

We'll explain the basic components of a Japanese tableware set – rice bowl, soup bowl, small plate, medium plate, and large plate – and the role each plays. Should you...

How to Assemble a Set of Japanese Tableware: Cr...

We'll explain the basic components of a Japanese tableware set – rice bowl, soup bowl, small plate, medium plate, and large plate – and the role each plays. Should you...