Japanese culture · 27. March 2019

It's been almost a year since I started learning Japanese tea ceremony here in Singapore. Every time after the lesson, I've realised how much I had led things by without caring about what was happening close to me in my everyday life. In today's world that is changing with dizzying speed, if I at odd times pause for a moment with my five senses, renew my awareness of connecting to nature and being alive. That is what Japanese tea ceremony reminded me first.

Japanese culture · 23. February 2019

Today many kinds of Japanese design not only on Kimono but also T-shirt or some small items like box or purse you can find. Those patterns are Japanese traditional design called "Wagara" that has been used for Kimono and furnishing goods for centuries. Did you know each pattern and design have the meaning?

recipe  · 27. January 2019

This month I'm so excited to post something different from the past. It's about natural hand-made seasoning as well as some recipes using it! It's really simple steps to make and also versatile. People are getting more conscious of picking natural/organic foods and products, but at the same time worrying about those too much wears us out and also most of the time it may be costly. Here I'd like to share my favourite handy seasoning for everyday for everybody!

lacquerware  · 20. December 2018

As we have quite a few inquiries about the wood used for our items from our customers, here we'd like to introduce what kind of wood is used for our items and the feature of each wood.

lifestyle  · 26. November 2018

Christmas is just around the corner. People are busy with running from one place to another for Christmas gifts, wondering “What did I give to her last year?” “ I want to get something different for him this year.” "I want to find one and only item for my mom.” and so on…We’re here to help. Our gift selection will definitely bring “wow” to you and your loved ones, so let us give you some Christmas gift ideas here.

lacquerware  · 28. October 2018

Do you think the maintenance of Urushi lacquerware is messy or difficult? Even Japanese who are likely to be familiar with lacquerwares in the daily life, many of them still have the negative image on their maintenance. Actually this is not true. It is basically simple steps “use, wash and wipe”. If I say "handle them in the same way as washing your hands, it might be a clear instance. When you wash your hands, use the soap that is gentle for the skin with water or lukewarm water, and then...

Japanese culture · 23. September 2018

The tradition that people have been continuing to carry the torch, craftsmanship that have been handed down for centuries, splendid culture of making things that have been cherished since ancient times... Even if the genre is different, you'll be surprised at how many such beautiful treasures as well as Japanese Urushi lacquerware you can discover in our daily life. This time as one example of these, let us share with you about “Mizuhiki” with more than a 1,000 year history, and which is...

meet the artist · 25. August 2018

From Kanazawa station, about 10 minutes on the bus passing through the major tourist attraction such as "Kenroku-en" garden, Kanazawa castle, the 21st Century museum, Sayo's home and atelier is in the small idyllic residential area. It makes sense that her beautiful unique pieces are created from this place. The house is very tasteful and calm while using the beauty of old Japanese style.

lifestyle  · 28. July 2018

The world is full of a lot of things. Our material desires have no limits. Think twice, do you have a personal attachment to all of them? How long have you been using it? We often make a purchase new ones just because they become out of style or newer version is launched before cherishing them. Sadly many things are left behind in our life. Phones, cameras, bags, shoes, ceramics, furnitures… we like to get the latest models before the current ones don’t come to an end, and I feel like the...

lacquerware  · 19. June 2018

Safety and security of food is the most important thing that every parents would care for their child. At every meal we hope our children eat safely, and the tableware is the part of it. What would you put great value on when you select the tableware for your child? Materials, lightness, durability, easy handling... Lacquerware is NATURALLY excellent at these.