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When did Japanese people start using chopsticks? Although there are various opinions about the date, it appears that chopsticks came from China at least in the 7th century. “Waribashi,” splittable wood chopsticks, were first made during late Edo period, around 1800. Waribashi are wooden chopsticks which are made from a single piece...

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We have added a new handcrafted wood tableware collection made by the Japanese woodworker Tomokazu Furui.  The collection includes beautiful Japanese bowls, plates, coasters, chopsticks and a butter case with wooden spreader.  The wood products are beautifully carved and crafted thanks to Tomokazu's skillful techniques and material selection. He enhances the...

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In Japanese, the sayings “ichi-go ichi-e no deai” means “once in a lifetime meeting,” while "ichi-go ichi-e no en" means "once in a lifetime fate, chance or destiny." The phrase “ichi-go ichi-e” is the basic conceptual foundation of “sado,” which refers to the famous Japanese tea ceremony. This implies that meeting a guest for the first time at a...

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