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.
Family trip to Aomori! A tour of the Hokuyo Glass factory, where the beautiful "Tsugaru Vidro" glassware evoking Aomori's sea and apples is made, is the perfect experience for nurturing a child's appreciation for objects. After watching ... Read More
About 18 min read
Experience "aizome" indigo dyeing — called Japan Blue — as a family! Dye a T-shirt or handkerchief while enjoying the... Read More
About 15 min read
Family trip to Aikawa Town, Kanagawa! A mini broom-making experience using "Nakatsu Broom (Nakatsu Houki)," crafted f... Read More
About 16 min read
Looking for the best Japanese petty knife? We compare top picks from GLOBAL, Tojiro, and Misono — the perfect utility... Read More
About 12 min read
Looking for the best Japanese santoku knife? We compare top brands from GLOBAL to Tojiro and Misono — here's what to ... Read More
About 14 min read
Santoku or gyuto — which Japanese knife is right for you? We compare blade shape, cutting technique, and top picks so... Read More
About 12 min read
Not ready for a whetstone? Here are 3 beginner-friendly ways to keep your Japanese knife sharp — from ceramic rods to... Read More
About 12 min read
Japan's three great knife regions — Sakai, Seki, and Tsubame-Sanjo — each produce different knives with different tra... Read More
About 14 min read
SG2 holds an edge longer; VG10 is tougher, cheaper and easier to sharpen. Direct comparisons of VG10, SG2, Cromova 18... Read More
About 19 min read