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Learn more about the various authentic, artisanal Japanese products we stock on omakase. From how to care for your high quality Japanese knives, to learning more about the origins of the traditional craftsmanship behind the creation of the products. Let us guide you with our insights.
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Elevate Winter Cooking with Banko Ware Donabe
Discover the timeless warmth of Banko ware donabe. Handcrafted by GINPO and Sajitouki, these earthen pots elevate winter meals, fostering connection, tradition, and the shared joy of gathering around the table.
Elevate Winter Cooking with Banko Ware Donabe
Discover the timeless warmth of Banko ware donabe. Handcrafted by GINPO and Sajitouki, these earthen pots elevate winter meals, fostering connection, tradition, and the shared joy of gathering around the table.
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Gen-emon Kiln: The Living Art of Arita Porcelain
Discover the timeless elegance of Gen-emon Kiln’s Arita porcelain. Hand-painted by skilled artisans, each piece blends tradition and modern living, transforming everyday meals into cherished experiences meant to be passed down.
Gen-emon Kiln: The Living Art of Arita Porcelain
Discover the timeless elegance of Gen-emon Kiln’s Arita porcelain. Hand-painted by skilled artisans, each piece blends tradition and modern living, transforming everyday meals into cherished experiences meant to be passed down.
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The Art of Kawaii Refined: Sanrio Edo Kimekomi Figurines
Discover Edo Kimekomi, a centuries-old Japanese craft, now meets modern kawaii culture through the beloved Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin. Reimagined in their maneki-neko form.
The Art of Kawaii Refined: Sanrio Edo Kimekomi Figurines
Discover Edo Kimekomi, a centuries-old Japanese craft, now meets modern kawaii culture through the beloved Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin. Reimagined in their maneki-neko form.
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Japanese Incense: From Sacred Smoke to Everyday Elegance
Incense has long been a bridge between ritual and daily life in Japan. From timeless woods like sandalwood and agarwood to playful scents like cherry blossom and vanilla, each fragrance tells its own story.
Japanese Incense: From Sacred Smoke to Everyday Elegance
Incense has long been a bridge between ritual and daily life in Japan. From timeless woods like sandalwood and agarwood to playful scents like cherry blossom and vanilla, each fragrance tells its own story.
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Japanese Sake Cups: A Cultural Guide to Ochoko, Guinomi, and More
Explore the unique world of Japanese sake cups from ochoko to masu and how each cup’s design, material, and tradition enhances the ritual of savoring sake.
Japanese Sake Cups: A Cultural Guide to Ochoko, Guinomi, and More
Explore the unique world of Japanese sake cups from ochoko to masu and how each cup’s design, material, and tradition enhances the ritual of savoring sake.
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The Poetry of Imperfection: Ishizuchi Knives and the Legacy of Handcrafted Steel
Ishizuchi knives challenge the idea that perfection is flawless. With raw textures and visible marks of craftsmanship, each blade is a living testament to tradition, practicality, and beauty born from imperfection.
The Poetry of Imperfection: Ishizuchi Knives and the Legacy of Handcrafted Steel
Ishizuchi knives challenge the idea that perfection is flawless. With raw textures and visible marks of craftsmanship, each blade is a living testament to tradition, practicality, and beauty born from imperfection.
OMAKASE Gifts
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Curated Japanese Gifts: Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays
This holiday season, elevate gift-giving with curated Japanese treasures. From the meditative art of Kintsugi to the elegance of Mt. Fuji glassware and the warmth of Hidasuki Bizen mugs, thoughtful pairings bring joy and reflection.
Curated Japanese Gifts: Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays
This holiday season, elevate gift-giving with curated Japanese treasures. From the meditative art of Kintsugi to the elegance of Mt. Fuji glassware and the warmth of Hidasuki Bizen mugs, thoughtful pairings bring joy and reflection.
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A Guide to Japanese Knives: From Beginner Essentials to Professional Masterpieces by Mitsuboshi Cutlery
Discover the elegance and precise artistry of Mitsuboshi Cutlery, offering beginner-friendly Japanese knives and professional-grade blades. Perfect as a gift or for your own kitchen, each knife embodies tradition, skill, and timeless craftsmanship.
A Guide to Japanese Knives: From Beginner Essentials to Professional Masterpieces by Mitsuboshi Cutlery
Discover the elegance and precise artistry of Mitsuboshi Cutlery, offering beginner-friendly Japanese knives and professional-grade blades. Perfect as a gift or for your own kitchen, each knife embodies tradition, skill, and timeless craftsmanship.
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Celebrate the Holidays with the Timeless Tradition of Gifting Japanese Chopsticks
Discover the beauty and symbolism of Japanese chopsticks gifts that represent harmony, connection, and care. Explore our curated collection of handcrafted chopsticks that bring tradition, artistry, and meaning to your holiday season.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Timeless Tradition of Gifting Japanese Chopsticks
Discover the beauty and symbolism of Japanese chopsticks gifts that represent harmony, connection, and care. Explore our curated collection of handcrafted chopsticks that bring tradition, artistry, and meaning to your holiday season.
OMAKASE Artisans
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Suruga Bamboo Sensuji Zaiku: Celebrating Centuries of Bamboo Craft and Elegance
Born in Shizuoka, Suruga Bamboo Sensuji Zaiku transforms slender bamboo strips into graceful creations that reflect devotion, patience, and centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship, preserving a living tradition of beauty, artistry, timeless aesthetic, and rich cultural legacy.
Suruga Bamboo Sensuji Zaiku: Celebrating Centuries of Bamboo Craft and Elegance
Born in Shizuoka, Suruga Bamboo Sensuji Zaiku transforms slender bamboo strips into graceful creations that reflect devotion, patience, and centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship, preserving a living tradition of beauty, artistry, timeless aesthetic, and rich cultural legacy.
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The Timeless Beauty of Ibasen: 400 Years of Japanese Fan Craftsmanship and Ukiyo-e Art
Discover Ibasen, a 400-year-old fan maker in Tokyo blending traditional craftsmanship with ukiyo-e masterpieces like Hokusai’s Great Wave timeless Japanese art in every elegant fold.
The Timeless Beauty of Ibasen: 400 Years of Japanese Fan Craftsmanship and Ukiyo-e Art
Discover Ibasen, a 400-year-old fan maker in Tokyo blending traditional craftsmanship with ukiyo-e masterpieces like Hokusai’s Great Wave timeless Japanese art in every elegant fold.
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Tosen Kiln: Preserving the History and Soul of Kiyomizu Ware
Discover the beauty of Kyoto’s ceramic tradition at Tosen Kiln where generations of craftsmanship, seasonal inspiration, and heartfelt stories come together in every handcrafted piece.
Tosen Kiln: Preserving the History and Soul of Kiyomizu Ware
Discover the beauty of Kyoto’s ceramic tradition at Tosen Kiln where generations of craftsmanship, seasonal inspiration, and heartfelt stories come together in every handcrafted piece.
