Gorgeous drinking glasses change the color of dancing autumn leaves based on temperature
Traditional Japanese tableware maker Shun Japan has really been on a roll in adding some color to your favorite beverages with their series of drinking…
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Illuminating the darkness: We went camping with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
For the past few weeks now, I’ve had my very own set of CARRY THE SUN solar lights bringing the sunshine into my apartment. Compact-sized,…
Take a dive into your tea time with these adorable surprise sea animal cups
Setting aside some time from even your most hectic days to enjoy your favorite tea or coffee is a great way to reset and refresh,…
Beautiful butterflies rest on the lip of your teacup with Japanese “Butterfly Tea” series
Picture this. You’re enjoying a well-deserved break and about to sip on some Darjeeling when a beautiful butterfly flutters in and alights on the lip…
Peeling corn has never felt so good! Kernels slide off like butter with this Japanese corn peeler
Corn is sweet and delicious. It can be eaten all year round, but the best time to eat it is when it’s harvested. In the…
Be the brightest team member whilst working from home with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
There were times when we could only dream of an ideal job that would allow us to work from the comfort of our own home,…
Experience Japanese spring and hanami all year long with these color-changing Sakura glasses
One image that takes shape in my mind when someone mentions “Japan” or “spring” is that of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms (桜 sakura). Sakura is…
Bring the Japanese summer into your home with this ultra-kawaii polar bear sōmen bowl
Japanese summers are famous for being hot and humid, so many people (including me) prefer light and refreshing meals or beverages as a cool relief…
If you miss those tasty Japanese konbini sandwiches, use these notebooks!
Sandwiches from Japanese convenience stores (or konbini, if you go by the local lingo) are surprisingly tasty for many visitors who discover them for the…
Microwaveable dashi pot lets you brew healthy, delicious, umami-rich dashi stock with no hassle
“Do you make dashi from scratch when you cook Japanese cuisine?” If you’re one of those Japanese food lovers who said yes, we’re delighted you’ve…
Bring a Japanese festival fireworks show to your table with color changing sake drinking glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Bring the sunshine into your home with these CARRY THE SUN solar lights
As an island nation resting on top of the boundary where four tectonic plates meet, Japan is no stranger to natural disasters and the darkness…
This mochi slicer lets you enjoy dried mochi cakes in ways you didn’t know were possible
Kirimochi 切り餅 is a type of dried mochi (rice cake made of mochigome glutinous rice) cut into rectangles. They’re one of the most common forms…
Adorable sand cats become Japanese beach’s landmark after taking over
When Japanese Twitter user Shigeto Hashimoto (@sgt_xen) was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army…
Whoever said “the best thing since sliced bread” should’ve bought this foolproof Japanese slicer
Those who really enjoy bread may have a bread machine at home. Especially in Japan, where small apartments often prevent the installation of proper ovens,…