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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.
OMAKASE Insights
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The Spirit of Japanese Crafting: A Legacy of Care, Function, and Soul
Japanese craft is more than skill it’s a quiet dialogue between hand, material, and time. From woodwork to washi, every tool and tradition invites you to create with care.
The Spirit of Japanese Crafting: A Legacy of Care, Function, and Soul
Japanese craft is more than skill it’s a quiet dialogue between hand, material, and time. From woodwork to washi, every tool and tradition invites you to create with care.
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Japanese Ramen Culture: The Bowl That Brings It All Together
Ramen is more than comfort food, it’s a cultural tradition. Discover how handcrafted Mino ware bowls enhance the flavor and beauty of miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu ramen through thoughtful design and artistry.
Japanese Ramen Culture: The Bowl That Brings It All Together
Ramen is more than comfort food, it’s a cultural tradition. Discover how handcrafted Mino ware bowls enhance the flavor and beauty of miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu ramen through thoughtful design and artistry.
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Creative Matcha Recipes to Elevate Your Daily Ritual
Discover creative and refreshing ways to enjoy matcha beyond the classic latte. From creamy affogato to fruity strawberry delights, explore easy recipes that highlight matcha’s rich flavor and health benefits in every sip.
Creative Matcha Recipes to Elevate Your Daily Ritual
Discover creative and refreshing ways to enjoy matcha beyond the classic latte. From creamy affogato to fruity strawberry delights, explore easy recipes that highlight matcha’s rich flavor and health benefits in every sip.
OMAKASE Recommends
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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.
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The Nabemura Copper Tamagoyaki Pan: A Tool of Quiet Mastery
Discover the legacy behind Nabemura’s hand-forged copper tamagoyaki pan—loved by sushi chefs, crafted for precision, and built to last in both professional and home kitchens.
The Nabemura Copper Tamagoyaki Pan: A Tool of Quiet Mastery
Discover the legacy behind Nabemura’s hand-forged copper tamagoyaki pan—loved by sushi chefs, crafted for precision, and built to last in both professional and home kitchens.
OMAKASE Gifts
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10 Best Traditional Japanese Wedding Gift Ideas for Couples
Uncover our 10 recommended traditional Japanese wedding gifts that blend cultural heritage with elegance. From exquisite chopstick sets to unique tea-ware, these thoughtful gifts will delight any couple and add a touch of Japan to their new life together.
10 Best Traditional Japanese Wedding Gift Ideas for Couples
Uncover our 10 recommended traditional Japanese wedding gifts that blend cultural heritage with elegance. From exquisite chopstick sets to unique tea-ware, these thoughtful gifts will delight any couple and add a touch of Japan to their new life together.
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a Stunning Japanese Artisan Gift
For Mother's Day, why not consider a gift that goes beyond the ordinary? The captivating world of Japanese artisan tableware has exquisite Arita-ware, elegant Aizu Lacquerware trays and more. Surprise Mom with a gift that reflects both her personality and timeless Japanese artistry.
Celebrate Mother's Day with a Stunning Japanese Artisan Gift
For Mother's Day, why not consider a gift that goes beyond the ordinary? The captivating world of Japanese artisan tableware has exquisite Arita-ware, elegant Aizu Lacquerware trays and more. Surprise Mom with a gift that reflects both her personality and timeless Japanese artistry.
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Japanese Gift Trends 2023: The Definitive Top 10 Must-Haves
Join us as we celebrate the bestsellers that have emerged as a testament to our dedication to share Authentic Japanese products with the world in the past year, and get ready to be thrilled by the exciting collaborations that await us in the future.
Japanese Gift Trends 2023: The Definitive Top 10 Must-Haves
Join us as we celebrate the bestsellers that have emerged as a testament to our dedication to share Authentic Japanese products with the world in the past year, and get ready to be thrilled by the exciting collaborations that await us in the future.
OMAKASE Artisans
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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.
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Komiya Shoten: Elegance Under Every Rainfall
For almost 100 years, Komiya Shoten has crafted umbrellas that go beyond function, turning rainy days into elegant experiences. Rooted in the heritage of Western Umbrellas in Tokyo, their umbrellas feature time-honored techniques, exquisite Kōshū-ori textiles, and a dedication to artistry.
Komiya Shoten: Elegance Under Every Rainfall
For almost 100 years, Komiya Shoten has crafted umbrellas that go beyond function, turning rainy days into elegant experiences. Rooted in the heritage of Western Umbrellas in Tokyo, their umbrellas feature time-honored techniques, exquisite Kōshū-ori textiles, and a dedication to artistry.
