GUIDES & STORIES
This archive brings together guides that explain how to choose Japanese-made products — such as “Japanese-made frying pans”, “domestic kitchen knives”, “baby tableware”, or plush toys — along with makers' stories and special features. Use it as a starting point when you want to carefully discover tools and daily essentials made in Japan.
Discover the beauty of Japanese canvas bags. Woven in Kurashiki and crafted for heavy-duty use, these timeless totes age beautifully and last a lifetime. Read More
About 9 min read
Discover the ultimate Japanese canvas tote bags built to last a decade. Learn about Kurashiki shuttle-loom weaving, h... Read More
About 8 min read
Zojirushi, Tiger, Thermos Japan or Snow Peak? This guide compares Japan's top water bottle brands and picks the model... Read More
About 17 min read
What nanbu tekki is, and how to choose: teapot or tetsubin kettle, enamel or bare iron, Iwachu or Oigen. Iwate's 400-... Read More
About 15 min read
Discover Japanese Akoya pearl jewelry for everyday wear. From Uwajima to Ise-Shima, learn how to style single-drop pe... Read More
About 11 min read
Sabae, Fukui, makes 96% of Japan's eyeglass frames. Discover the best materials and our top 2 brands, Charmant and Ma... Read More
About 11 min read
Japan's 5 best artisan soap brands: Matsuyama Yushi, Tamanohada, Kimura Soap, Pelican and Chi no Shiosha — with how k... Read More
About 20 min read
Oitomi — Japan's most talked-about cast iron brand from Oshu, Iwate. Discover the Miyabi kettle Shohei Ohtani uses, t... Read More
About 19 min read
Skip the oversized Western grill. Discover compact Japanese BBQ tools — diatomite konro, Nambu iron grills, hand-wove... Read More
About 12 min read
Inexpensive beef and shiitake become restaurant-quality over charcoal. How Noto diatomite shichirin works, safe indoo... Read More
About 11 min read