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Tsubame-Sanjo: Japan's Metalwork Town and Its C...
Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata grew from 17th-century nail-making into Japan's metalwork capital. What 'made in Tsubame' means for flatware, and how our cutlery starts there.
Tsubame-Sanjo: Japan's Metalwork Town and Its C...
Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata grew from 17th-century nail-making into Japan's metalwork capital. What 'made in Tsubame' means for flatware, and how our cutlery starts there.
Urushi vs Lacquer vs Resin: What's the Difference?
In English, "lacquer" can mean urushi, nitrocellulose, acrylic or shellac. A clear comparison of Japanese urushi with Western lacquer, synthetic resins and cashew coatings.
Urushi vs Lacquer vs Resin: What's the Difference?
In English, "lacquer" can mean urushi, nitrocellulose, acrylic or shellac. A clear comparison of Japanese urushi with Western lacquer, synthetic resins and cashew coatings.
How to Care for Lacquer Chopsticks (Wood & Steel)
Wooden lacquer chopsticks need hand washing and quick drying; urushi heat-cured onto stainless steel can go in the dishwasher. A step-by-step care guide for both.
How to Care for Lacquer Chopsticks (Wood & Steel)
Wooden lacquer chopsticks need hand washing and quick drying; urushi heat-cured onto stainless steel can go in the dishwasher. A step-by-step care guide for both.
Tame-nuri: Why Lacquer Chopsticks Change Color
Tame-nuri layers translucent urushi over a red base, so new pieces look near-black and slowly clear to warm red over the years. What changes, what does not, and how to...
Tame-nuri: Why Lacquer Chopsticks Change Color
Tame-nuri layers translucent urushi over a red base, so new pieces look near-black and slowly clear to warm red over the years. What changes, what does not, and how to...
11th Anniversary Gift (Steel): Ideas They'll Use
Steel is the traditional 11th anniversary gift. Ideas by type, the Japanese meoto idea of a matching pair for a couple, and honest notes on timing.
11th Anniversary Gift (Steel): Ideas They'll Use
Steel is the traditional 11th anniversary gift. Ideas by type, the Japanese meoto idea of a matching pair for a couple, and honest notes on timing.
Japanese Chopstick Etiquette: Rules and Why
The Japanese chopstick rules worth knowing and the reasons behind them: why not to stand chopsticks in rice or pass food chopstick to chopstick, where to rest them between bites,...
Japanese Chopstick Etiquette: Rules and Why
The Japanese chopstick rules worth knowing and the reasons behind them: why not to stand chopsticks in rice or pass food chopstick to chopstick, where to rest them between bites,...