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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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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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We have added a new mug made by Japanese potter Takashi Sato. Takashi trained at the traditional Hagi ware kiln in Yamaguchi, after which he developed his own style in his hometown in Kitakyushu.  The mug has a contemporary simple look, while it has a natural, hand made warmth that you can feel when you...

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