Japanese cat spray hand sanitizer is the happiest you’ll ever be to be peed on
It’s always a good idea to keep your hands clean, but the past few years have seen an extra emphasis on using cleaning alcohol and…
Ceramics
Japanese ceramic artist’s chubby great white shark cup is too cute not to drink from
Ceramimic (@ceramimic2021) is a a talented Japanese ceramics artist based in Mashiko, Tochigi prefecture. While the talented artist makes a number of awesome ceramics and…
Ghibli teams up with famous Japanese ceramics brand Noritake for release of limited-edition Totoro mug
If you are a collector of pottery and tableware, then you are more than likely familiar with the ceramics brand Noritake. The Noritake brand can…
Japanese volcanic ash cooking plates suppress smoke, use sustainable resource
As we’ve introduced previously in grape Japan, the Gifu Prefecture-based ceramics company Mitani Tōki, which uses traditional crafting techniques to produce high-quality Mino ware tableware,…
Pandemics past, green futures merge in ceramic GAS MASK POT from Franco-Japanese project
TENEO, a fashion brand embodying the finest elements of French and Japanese materials and production, has teamed up with master ceramicist Shibukusa Ryūzō 渋草柳造, 7th…
Level up your coffee game with paperless filter made with Aritayaki ceramic ware techniques
A cup of coffee for breakfast, tea time, or in between chores or work is a great way to take a break. Instant coffee is…
These beautiful reusable straws are expertly crafted Minoyaki ceramic ware from Japan
The problem with paper straws Plastic waste is being reduced all over the world. In an effort to protect the global environment, many efforts are…
A Brief Introduction to Hagi Yaki
Japan. 10,000 BCE. The Jōmon era. A time almost forgotten, except for the evidence of civilizations that have survived through traces of human existence. The…
Tea Ware Exhibition at Suntory Museum Promises Rare Look at Japanese Culture
An exhibition showcasing ceramic works for use in the Japanese tea ceremony, “Mino Tea Wares: Kiseto, Setoguro, Shino, and Oribe,” is underway at the Suntory…
My Neighbor Totoro Gift Set Adds The Charm Of Traditional Japanese Pottery To The Film
Whether it’s vintage Japanese sukaban jackets embroidered Princess Mononoke characters, or a No-Face Piggy Bank that devours coins, burps, and plays the Spirited Away soundtrack,…
7 Years After Great East Japan Earthquake, Fukushima Locals Band Together To Revitalize The Area With Charming Souvenirs
It’s been nearly 7 years since the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan, but 2017 marked the first year that…
Create Your Own Shiba Heaven With Charming Ceramic Figurines And Accessories
Laid back, charming, and at times adorably stubborn, Shiba Inus are easily one of the most popular breeds among dog-lovers in Japan. Dog owner or…
This Awesome 5-Story Pagoda Deconstructs Into A Beautiful Table Set
Traditional Japanese food is not just known for its flavor, but also for its beautiful aesthetic. Naturally plating plays a big part in presenting food…
Kintsugi Artist Volunteers To Repair Ceramics Broken During Kumamoto Earthquake
The recent earthquakes that hit the Kyushu region left buildings destroyed, as well as thousands of people seeking refuge at local evacuation centers. Among the…
Treasure Hunt Inside A Warehouse For A Basketful Of Arita Porcelain
In a colossal warehouse in Saga Prefecture, over 100,000 articles of unsold Arita porcelain are packed into boxes and shelves, waiting for somebody to come…