Cat-loving Japanese glass craftsman creates a stylish and cute collection of cat plates
Small glass plates are useful for many things. Some people use them to serve food and desserts, to serve sweets for entertaining, or to hold…
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Enjoy this spooky kawaii selection of Halloween-themed teas
With Halloween just a few weeks away, many of our readers are looking forward to marking the occasion. Just like last year, the novel coronavirus…
Bring brilliant Japanese fall leaves to your table with gorgeous drinking glass sets
Fall is in the air, and in Japan one of the great displays of that is when koyo (紅葉), autumn foliage that adds vibrant shades…
These Japanese plates have heart: Pour in sauce for a foolproof beautiful presentation
As the pandemic continues in many parts of the world, many of us have been spending more time cooking at home since it’s not safe…
Not just for burning: Innovative Japanese cord incense is great for all kinds of creative projects
You see what looks like a collection of fancy embroidery thread in various appealing colors. © grape SHOP But as you’re admiring them, you can…
Turn your tea time into an herbal ocean with these unique sea animal tea bags
The Ocean Tea Bag series features lineup of high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas that come in animal-shaped bags that turn your teacup…
Cute Japanese bread and cat-themed mugs will give you a warm and toasty feeling in your heart
What kind of mug do you use? Of course, there are many designs out there, from your favorite characters to simple patterns. In this season,…
Gorgeous drinking glasses change the color of dancing autumn leaves based on temperature
Traditional Japanese tableware maker Shun Japan has really been on a roll in adding some color to your favorite beverages with their series of drinking…
Illuminating the darkness: We went camping with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
For the past few weeks now, I’ve had my very own set of CARRY THE SUN solar lights bringing the sunshine into my apartment. Compact-sized,…
Take a dive into your tea time with these adorable surprise sea animal cups
Setting aside some time from even your most hectic days to enjoy your favorite tea or coffee is a great way to reset and refresh,…
Beautiful butterflies rest on the lip of your teacup with Japanese “Butterfly Tea” series
Picture this. You’re enjoying a well-deserved break and about to sip on some Darjeeling when a beautiful butterfly flutters in and alights on the lip…
Peeling corn has never felt so good! Kernels slide off like butter with this Japanese corn peeler
Corn is sweet and delicious. It can be eaten all year round, but the best time to eat it is when it’s harvested. In the…
Be the brightest team member whilst working from home with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
There were times when we could only dream of an ideal job that would allow us to work from the comfort of our own home,…
Experience Japanese spring and hanami all year long with these color-changing Sakura glasses
One image that takes shape in my mind when someone mentions “Japan” or “spring” is that of the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms (桜 sakura). Sakura is…
Bring the Japanese summer into your home with this ultra-kawaii polar bear sōmen bowl
Japanese summers are famous for being hot and humid, so many people (including me) prefer light and refreshing meals or beverages as a cool relief…