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.
99% of fireworks in Japan are imported. Discover the rare 1% — Tsutsui Tokimasa's handcrafted senko hanabi, the West vs. East difference, and gift sets for summer. Read More
About 11 min read
Get outdoors without the gear overwhelm. Shimano and Daiwa all-in-one sets let beginners catch fish from the pier on ... Read More
About 11 min read
Overseas hats never fit quite right? It's not you — it's the last. Japanese artisans design for rounder head shapes. ... Read More
About 11 min read
Steam adds moisture; microwaves strip it. Hinoki vs. cedar vs. bamboo, size chart, top Japanese brands, and mold-prev... Read More
About 8 min read
Upgrade your camp meals with Nanbu Tekki cast iron. OIGEN and Iwachu skillets and dutch ovens lock in flavor like not... Read More
About 14 min read
Beyond baked potatoes. Master three signature Nanbu Tekki dishes: waterless curry, whole roast chicken with coals top... Read More
About 12 min read
Dull blades crush stems and shorten flower life. Sakagen's fluorine-coated Hand Creation and Toyama Hamono's forged p... Read More
About 12 min read
Curious about bonsai but think it's too difficult? With the right kit, even beginners can grow cherry blossom or pine... Read More
About 12 min read
KTC's mirror-polished Nepros wrenches, OLFA's snap-blade cutter (a Japanese invention), Engineer's Neji Saurus for st... Read More
About 11 min read
No power tools needed. Japan's pull saws (Z-SAW) and genno woodworking hammers from Tsubame-Sanjo cut cleaner and qui... Read More
About 10 min read