From suimono to risotto, this microwaveable dashi pot worked wonders in our kitchen
Dashi 出汁 is one of the most essential elements of Japanese cuisine. It’s a family of stocks forming the base of everything from miso soup,…
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Pour soy sauce or other liquid condiments with these adorable Japanese cat-shaped dispensers
Look at these white and black cat figurines standing side by side. They seem to get along very well! © grape SHOP But if you…
Decorate your Christmas tree with Japanese incense in the form of fallen leaves
Founded in 1893, incense maker Kunjudo embodies the rich and constantly evolving incense making tradition of Awaji Island. A highlight of the skilled artisans preserving…
Fashioning Japan’s ancient mizuhiki artform into modern accessories using the AROMA Cord
What is mizuhiki? apple | © PIXTA Estimated to have been around from as early as the 9th century, the decorative art form of mizuhiki…
How to order overseas from Grape Shop: unique, high-quality items made in Japan
Earlier this year, we introduced the international shipping expansion of Grape Shop, an e-commerce site shared by we at grape Japan and our sister Japanese…
Sweater wearing cat and otter humidifiers are here to adorably take care of your room
When the air gets drier, it’s not uncommon to find your throat irritated and your skin dry and flaky. That’s why it’s a good idea…
Japanese gel lights & candles with gorgeous floating potpourri designs will delight your senses
Look at these beautiful ornaments. It’s almost as if someone carefully arranged some high-end potpourri or a collection of seashells and suspended them in glass…
These amazingly detailed Japanese pop-up cards will take your breath away
Take a look at this pop-up card. It’s so delicately carved and created that you can’t help but admire it. © grape SHOP The beauty…
Cat-loving Japanese glass craftsman creates a stylish and cute collection of cat plates
Small glass plates are useful for many things. Some people use them to serve food and desserts, to serve sweets for entertaining, or to hold…
Enjoy this spooky kawaii selection of Halloween-themed teas
With Halloween just a few weeks away, many of our readers are looking forward to marking the occasion. Just like last year, the novel coronavirus…
Bring brilliant Japanese fall leaves to your table with gorgeous drinking glass sets
Fall is in the air, and in Japan one of the great displays of that is when koyo (紅葉), autumn foliage that adds vibrant shades…
These Japanese plates have heart: Pour in sauce for a foolproof beautiful presentation
As the pandemic continues in many parts of the world, many of us have been spending more time cooking at home since it’s not safe…
Not just for burning: Innovative Japanese cord incense is great for all kinds of creative projects
You see what looks like a collection of fancy embroidery thread in various appealing colors. © grape SHOP But as you’re admiring them, you can…
Turn your tea time into an herbal ocean with these unique sea animal tea bags
The Ocean Tea Bag series features lineup of high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas that come in animal-shaped bags that turn your teacup…
Cute Japanese bread and cat-themed mugs will give you a warm and toasty feeling in your heart
What kind of mug do you use? Of course, there are many designs out there, from your favorite characters to simple patterns. In this season,…