Kameyama's Incense has been highly praised by everyone and among them, the Cherry blossom scent has been particularly popular. - Japanese Incense Sticks "Sakura" Japanese Cherry Blossom Scent - "Kameyama" is a candle maker from Kyoto, Japan, and one...
"Furoshiki" Wrapping Cloth - YUMEJI Water-Repellent Camellia Dark Navy (70cm x70cm) You can find various Furoshiki wrapping cloth at Wa-in. Now, are you familiar with the product named YUMEJI? - Who is Yumeji? - YUMEJI (Yumeji Takehisa) is a...
What kind of ballpoint pen do you use regularly? Today, we are introducing the Hakuichi ballpoint pen, which is perfect for writing diaries, letters, and signatures. - Japanese letter writing culture - Japanese writing culture is a rich tradition with...
When you think of Melbourne, coffee often comes to mind, but of course there are also those who loves tea. We would like to introduce some adorable items that will elevate your tea life a bit. - What is tea...
Finding the perfect gift for someone is always a joy. However, you may be wondering what gifts would truly bring a smile for your mother. We introduce some ideas for the gift! - Furoshiki wrapping clothes - A...
Decorative craftsmanship in lacuerware - What is Raden - Raden is decorative technique applied to lacquerware and other items. It features the use of shells such as abalone, cresating a sparkling and radiant appearance. Craftsman carve patterns into shells and...
Furoshiki (Japanse wrapping cloth) continues to evolve in various ways The tradition of using Furoshiki to wrap and store precious items, or as a formal gesture during occasions like engagement ceremonies and formal visits, is still preserved today. However, recently,...
The world-famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji - What is “Ukiyo-e”（浮世絵）- “Ukiyo-e" (浮世絵）refers to a genre of Japanese art depicting the pleasures of everyday life, flourishing from the Edo to the Taisho periods. Literally meaning "pictures...
In English, pottery is called "China", but which craft do you think is called "Japan"? It is Japanese lacquerware. -Lacquer- It is said that the etymology of the word "漆(Urushi)-lacquer-" is "麗し(Uruwashi)-beautiful-".Furthermore, it is said that the Kanji for "lacquer"...
